Chris Shields, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, CAP, SSCP - NETBankAudit

Chris Shields, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, CAP, SSCP

Director of Audit Services

La Plata, MD

Chris Shields is a veteran with over 25 years of supporting operations and security compliance of Telecommunications and Information Technology with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal Agencies. Additionally, Chris served as an IT Security Consultant for various information systems projects. Chris is specialized in certification and testing of financial management systems, and has a variety of InfoSec and Cybersecurity Certifications to include the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) with additional compliance and quality assurance certifications. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Studies from the University of Maryland University College and is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC)², Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), InfraGard, and an IT Steering Committee member of the Cyber Finance Working Group.

NETBankAudit has been a very reliable and knowledgeable firm for our outsourced IT audit services. Their understanding of not only the IT audit environment but also regulatory and examiner expectations has greatly benefitted our organization. We recently had an urgent need for a specialized review and NBA was quick to respond and provided great service. I would highly recommend them to financial institutions looking to outsource or currently looking for an alternative provider.

James R. Edmondson, CCBIA VP – Internal Audit
First Bank & Trust Company, Abingdon, VA
$2.2 Billion in assets, 28 branches, FRB

First Citizens National Bank selected NETBankAudit to provide audit services for Information Technology Systems in early 2005. Since that time, we have added cybersecurity, digital banking, and network penetration testing. NETBankAudit is not only our auditor, but our partner in developing new digital strategies, policies and procedures. When we are implementing anything digital, NETBankAudit is a resource we use to ensure we have covered all aspects of risk management.

Judy Long, President and COO
First Citizens National Bank, Dyersburg, TN
OCC Regulated, $2 billion in total assets

We appreciate working with professionals respected in the financial services community for their individual expertise and their attention to detail in the audit programs. Always accessible when we need their assistance.

Teresa Welty, SVP Internal Audit Manager and Risk Officer
Capital Bank, N.A., Rockville, MD
$1.8 billion, 6 offices, OCC Regulated

The quality and depth of NETBankAudit’s engagements are really impressive. Equally impressive are the individuals, their backgrounds, and knowledge of regulatory and technology insights. True partnership!

Price Beazley, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Village Bank, Midlothian, VA
$728 million, FDIC, 9 offices

Being a community bank in a heavily regulated industry, we are constantly challenged to keep pace with expectations for protecting our informational and operational technology against existing and emerging threats. NetBankAudit provided the cost-conscious bank-specific auditing solution we were looking for. Their team of experienced professionals has been more than helpful in fine-tuning our policies and procedures, and the audits were thorough, informative, and meaningful. By making themselves available for consultation or assistance between audit cycles, it is more of a “we” engagement and not an “us vs. them” engagement that really distinguishes NetBankAudit from others we have used in the past.

Charlie Robbins, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Volunteer Federal Savings Bank, Madisonville, TN
$306 Million, 6 branches, FDIC and TDFI Regulated