Steve Foster, CPP, PCI
President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Foster’s 25 years of unique and diversified executive and operational leadership experience combines enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance expertise, and expert knowledge regarding convergence of security and technology, as well as top level consulting and training in EEO/Internal Controls matters. Mr. Foster’s expertise is rooted in developing integrated SaaS technology solutions in the Governance, Risk and Compliance space. Mr. Foster frequently lectures across the country on the topics related to risk management, ethics and corporate compliance, conducting ethical workplace investigations, fraud, workplace violence, and the convergence of technology and security. He is a recognized Federal Court Expert Witness in the areas of Security Assessment, Analysis and Implementation.
Mr. Foster is board certified in Security Management (CPP designation) and in Case Management for Internal Investigations (PCI designation) by ASIS International and is National Chair of the ASIS Business Practices Council and an ASIS National CPP Review Course Instructor.
Mr. Foster has spoken throughout the United States on various topics to include Convergence of Physical & Data Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Personnel Security, Security Principles & Practices, Legal Challenges in Human Resources and Business Principle & Practices. He is a frequent guest on television and radio making regular public appearances. Mr. Foster was a consultant for the ADT University for Alarm and Security Equipment professionals for three years. He has worked with many organizations in the development of corporate ethics and compliance programs, facility security manuals and emergency plans. He is also the senior editor for the security newsletter, SecurityNewsletters.com.
Mr. Foster has had senior executive level experience in developing security systems, guidelines, processes and procedures for corporations, schools and governmental agencies at the federal, state and local levels. He has unique experience protecting, developing and testing physical security programs for US Military Priority “A” Resource Facilities and Governmental Sensitized Compartmental Information Facilities.
Mr. Foster serves on the Board of Directors Executive Committee and Chairs the membership Committee for the Colorado Technology Association; Chair of the "C-Level @ Mile High" Technology Networking Event (Colorado's largest C-Level networking event). He is an active member of the Public Policy and Economic Development Committee.
Mr. Foster serves as a Board of Advisors member for Forsse.com, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. FORSSE transforms your mobile device into a real-time, monitored and concealed personal alarm service for those situations when your safety is a concern. This personnel security system fills a huge gap that currently exists in today’s emergency response programs. As a complete personal alarm system, FORSSE provides the ability to instantaneously notify a response team of a crisis by simply pushing a button.
Mr. Foster serves as a Board of Advisors member for Credera, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Credera is a full-service business and technology consulting firm. Credera works with Fortune 1,000 companies, medium-sized businesses, government organizations and clients across a broad range of industries providing the experience and perspective to solve today's toughest business and technology challenges.
Mr. Foster has received numerous certifications and completed many specialized training programs. Prior to entering the business world Mr. Foster was a law enforcement officer both civilian and military organizations. In his military and law enforcement career Mr. Foster received over 20 awards and medals for bravery and heroism.
Mr. Foster holds a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia College and graduated from the U.S. Air Force Security Police Academy and the Aurora Colorado Police Academy. |