Joe Susai Cism

Joe Susai is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in risk management and IT governance. Currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer at the Public School and Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri, Joe provides strategic cybersecurity direction for one of the largest retirement investment organizations. In a concurrent role as Senior Consultant at Mainguard Cyber, Joe offers a range of cybersecurity services including virtual CISO and risk assessments. Joe's previous positions include Chief Information Security Officer at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Director of Enterprise Information Risk & Cybersecurity at SSM Health, where responsibilities encompassed system-wide cybersecurity leadership, compliance, and incident response. Joe's career began at St. Marys Hospital Medical Center, with progressive roles in IT management starting from Director of Information Technology at The Best Western Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center. Joe holds a Master of Management degree from Fontbonne University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli.