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John Childs

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VP, IT Security at Easterseals Southern California
📍 San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States

John Childs is a seasoned IT security executive with over two decades of experience, primarily within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Currently the VP of IT Security at Easterseals SoCal, he specializes in security, privacy, and compliance. He holds CISSP, CIPM, and AIGP certifications and is described by colleagues as having deep technical knowledge and being an astute leader.

He received the Prometheus Pride Award for his outstanding performance and contribution to a special project within the legal department.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
VP, IT Security
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States
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Healthcare Cybersecurity
His entire career, including roles at DermTech and Biotheranostics, has focused on protecting sensitive data and systems within the healthcare and genomics industries.
Data Privacy
He holds a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification and has served as a Privacy Officer, leading incident investigations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
VP, IT Security
Easterseals Southern California
12-2022 - 6-2024
Sr. Director, Cybersecurity / Information Security Officer
DermTech
1-2022 - 12-2022
Sr. Director of Information Systems and Information Security
Rakuten Medical
9-2019 - 12-2021
Sr. Director IS / Privacy & Security Officer
Biotheranostics, Inc.
3-2016 - 9-2019
Senior Director, Information Services / Information Security Officer
Prometheus Laboratories Inc., A Nestlé Health Science Company
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Redlands
Computer Science (coursework)
UC San Diego
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