Bill Confer

Risk Assurance Senior Manager

With over 5 years of experience, Risk Assurance Manager, Bill Confer specializes in information security and systems auditing. He serves clients of all sizes from start-ups to Fortune 200s across an array of industries including technology, healthcare, fintech, and manufacturing.   

Bill’s experience and knowledge in the technology industry and cloud computing space give him a competitive advantage when serving clients. He leverages his expertise to provide clients with unparalleled SOC reporting, HIPAA, and information security counseling. As an active member of the risk management community, he is a member of several cybersecurity and IT governance organizations including the HITRUST Alliance, ISC2, and ISACA.  

Bill received his Master of Science in Computer Science and Quantitative Methods with a concentration in Cybersecurity from Austin Peay State University. He is a Certified Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner (CCSFP). Bill and his family support the Cerebral Palsy Foundation in honor of his nephew, and several cancer research foundations. In his free time, Bill enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids, getting outdoors, and firing up the grill. 

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Insights from Bill Confer

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What Is Penetration Testing?

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What Is HITRUST?

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How Penetration Testing Improves Industry Standards Compliance

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Understanding Bridge Letters for SOC 2: What They Are and Why They Matter