Chuck Thomas Cissp, Hcispp, Cism

Chuck Thomas, a seasoned professional in information security, currently serves as the Director of Security Operations at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, a position held since July 2018. Chuck's extensive experience includes roles such as Information Security Operations Manager and Senior Information Security Risk Analyst within the same organization. Prior to this, Chuck held the position of Information Security Risk Manager at Southcoast Health and has worked in various capacities at CVS Caremark Corporation, RBS, KPMG, UHY Advisors, Boston Medical Center, and The Amaral Group. Chuck began the career in technical support at Foodline.com after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science from Boston University. Chuck holds multiple certifications, including CISSP, HCISPP, CISM, and CISA, reinforcing expertise in security operations and risk management.