Rocio Baeza is the Founder of GDPR Stand Up. This is a one-of-a-kind resource that focuses on helping the everyday professional with GDPR. Organizations are trying to figure this out on their own. The resources available today are either too general (i.e. not actionable) or specialized for data privacy professional (i.e. too complex). GDPR Stand Up cuts through the jargon to provide you the step-by-step process that everyday professionals need.
CERTIFICATIONS
- CIPP/US: Certified Information Privacy Professional
- CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
PODCAST
A weekly podcast that provides free resources to those needing help with succeeding with GDPR compliance. Podcast episodes are released on Sunday and are available on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.
MY STORY
I got my start with cybersecurity at a young FinTech in Chicago. At the time, I was a product manager that took on security audit work. I loved the idea of being involved with cybersecurity. I learned on the job, with lots of direction from my colleagues and managers. When I started, I was eager to learn. That usually involved doing lots of reading, running Google searches, asking questions, making mistakes, and being open to trying different techniques to see what worked and what didn’t work. I then joined a local consulting firm, where I had the privilege of helping other organizations with data security. Along the way, I realized that organizations had similar problems, just different parameters that I had to work with. It frustrated me to see that organizations were struggling with getting started with data security, and their only options were to hire a full-time security person (good luck with finding someone and keeping them) or hire a consultant (with usually high rates). This frustration turned into concern, after getting involved with the consumer impact side of the equation.
When I got started, I found myself feeling very lost and frustrated. I actually almost exited the cybersecurity space, because I felt that it just wasn’t for me. And then, I get lucky and come across an awesome mentor! She took me under her wing, helped me explore the different options in cybersecurity, guided me, and supported me along the way. Since then, I have been intentional with surrounding myself with supporting people that want to do good work and help others. I overcame challenges by asking questions, leaning on my colleagues and mentors for guidance, and learning from my mistakes. Now, as a freelancer, I have the opportunity to take on projects with organizations that can use my help. That has opened up the doors for me to also build this virtual community where I can help other professionals with their journey with cybersecurity. GDPR is the latest bar in the industry, and I want to do my part in helping other professionals figure this out and explore the field to see if this something they want to dive deeper on.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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