Mr. Yates is responsible for the development and execution of Memorial Hermann’s security strategic plan for 30,000 employees, 6,700 providers and 15,000 business partner users. He oversees the system’s data security program, ensures implementation of technical solutions for data security, access management, security risk assessment, cyberattack response, business resiliency and executive governance of the security program. He coordinates internal and external audit inquiries, manages digital compliance efforts and manages information security policies. He helped transform Memorial’s information security team into a full-service InfoSec and cybersecurity program. In 2021, his team organized an exercise for a common ransomware attack. He also established an internship program in the Memorial cybersecurity department to bring interns into full-time roles on the team.
