John Petersen, CISSP, CCSP in

John Petersen, CISSP, CCSP

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Partner at Chartis
📍 Albany, New York, United States

John Petersen is a Partner at Chartis, where he co-leads the Cybersecurity practice. With over 20 years of experience, he builds practical, risk-based security programs for healthcare organizations. He holds a degree from Western Governors University, and colleagues describe him as a leader with vision, diligence, and strong execution skills.

While his specific hobbies are private, his professional interests include major technology and security companies like Microsoft and Symantec, indicating a deep engagement with the broader tech landscape that influences his work.

John has created several unique management tools and frameworks to help healthcare organizations implement their enterprise cybersecurity strategies.

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Current Role
Partner
Location
Albany, New York, United States
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Healthcare Cybersecurity
He leads Chartis's cybersecurity practice, helping healthcare clients strengthen their security posture, meet regulatory requirements, and protect patient data.
Cyber Risk Management
Advocates for a practical, risk-based approach and stress-testing incident response plans to move from a reactive to a strategic security posture.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Partner
Chartis
2-2014 - 12-2024
Associate Partner
Chartis
11-2007 - 2-2014
Director of IS - Assurance, IT Security and ISSO
Albany Medical Center
1999 - 2007
Director of Project Management
The Wercs, Ltd.
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Education
2020 - 2022
Bachelor's Degree
Western Governors University
2004 - 2004
Masters Certification Program in Applied Project Management
Villanova University
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