Phil Truesdale is the Interim CISO and Senior Director of Technology Protection at Mayo Clinic. A CISSP-certified leader, he has progressively advanced through cybersecurity roles within the organization, including Deputy CISO and Director of Cyber Defense, demonstrating deep expertise in safeguarding critical healthcare technology and information assets.
His interests suggest a strong focus on security and intelligence on a national scale. He follows prominent organizations in the defense and security sector, such as the National Security Agency and Booz Allen Hamilton, indicating a passion for protection that extends beyond his immediate professional domain.
He previously worked as a Product Manager for Connected Care, leading telemedicine program and technology implementation.
Phil Truesdale
Interim CISO | Senior Director - Technology Protection at Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Healthcare Cybersecurity
As a senior security executive at Mayo Clinic, he is responsible for protecting patient data and critical medical systems from complex cyber threats.
Technology Protection
His title and career progression highlight a core focus on defending technology infrastructure, managing vulnerabilities, and leading cyber defense operations.
Telemedicine Security
His experience as a product manager for telemedicine programs indicates a background in the unique security challenges of connected care and remote health.
Media Appearances
Phil Truesdale - Technology Protection at Mayo Clinic - The Org. Featured in The Org
Work History
8-2025
Interim CISO | Senior Director - Technology Protection at Mayo Clinic
3-2025
Director - Technology Protection | Deputy CISO at Mayo Clinic
12-2020 - 3-2025
Director - Cyber Defense at Mayo Clinic
6-2014 - 12-2020
Senior Manager, Information Security - Cybersecurity Engineering at Mayo Clinic
5-2011 - 5-2014
Product Manager - Connected Care at Mayo Clinic
2010 - 5-2011
Unit Manager - Global Business Solutions, IT Core Services at Mayo Clinic
10-2008 - 4-2010
Unit Manager, Global Business Solutions - Web Content at Mayo Clinic
10-2006 - 10-2008
Lead Analyst / Programmer (Web) at Mayo Clinic
7-2004 - 10-2006
Senior Analyst / Programmer (Web) at Mayo Clinic
12-2001 - 7-2004
Analyst / Programmer (Web) at Mayo Clinic
9-2000 - 12-2001
System Analyst at Mayo Clinic
9-1997 - 9-2000
Help Desk Specialist at Mayo Clinic
Education
2013 - 2015
Master of Science (M.S.) from University of South Dakota
1992 - 1997
BA from Lawrence University
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Location : Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Interim CISO | Senior Director - Technology Protection at Mayo Clinic
