William Ragans
VP of IT & Security (Fractional) at Pollen Social | Seabrook, South Carolina, United States
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William Ragans currently serves as the Vice President of IT & Security (Fractional) at Pollen Social, where he leverages over two decades of expertise to drive innovative cybersecurity strategies and robust IT solutions tailored to dynamic business environments. In this role, William is instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive IT and cybersecurity policies that safeguard the company's digital assets while supporting rapid growth and scalability. His strategic oversight ensures that Pollen Social remains resilient against evolving security threats through advanced security monitoring, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), and the integration of cutting-edge DevSecOps practices.
William’s deep understanding of cloud security, zero-trust architectures, and artificial intelligence enables him to craft proactive security frameworks that align with industry standards such as FISMA and best practices in network security. His leadership in overseeing security operations includes managing complex requirements analysis and program management tasks, ensuring that security initiatives are both effective and compliant. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, William helps Pollen Social stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity trends, including AI-driven threat detection and automated incident response.
His expertise extends to presales activities, where he collaborates with stakeholders to design tailored security solutions that meet specific business needs. William’s strategic vision and hands-on approach position him as a trusted advisor within the organization, ensuring that IT and security initiatives are seamlessly integrated with business objectives. His ability to evaluate and optimize security infrastructure makes him a key driver in maintaining Pollen Social’s reputation as a secure and forward-thinking enterprise in the competitive social media landscape.
VP of IT & Security (Fractional) at Pollen Social in June 2023 to Present
Director of Security at Altea Healthcare in July 2024 to Present
Cybersecurity Solution Architect at Premera Blue Cross in May 2022 to October 2022
Cybersecurity Engineering Manager (Platform Security & Data Protection) at Premera Blue Cross in November 2018 to May 2022
Senior Cyber Security Engineer at CTG - Computer Task Group in March 2018 to September 2018
Senior Security Engineer / Cyber Security Team Lead at Telos Corporation in January 2015 to March 2018
Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton in August 2012 to December 2014
Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in March 2008 to August 2012
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Western Governors University, Master of Business Administration - MBA, October 2026
Western Governors University, Master’s Degree, October 2026
Western Governors University, Bachelor's Degree, October 2026
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Security Awareness
U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Director level
HITRUST
Presales
Email Security
Solution Architecture
Reference Architecture
Operations
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Security Monitoring
Kusto Query Language (KQL)
EDR
Azure Sentinel
Network Topology
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Microsoft Defender
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
ISO 27001
Security Architecture Design
Microsoft Azure
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Threat & Vulnerability Management
Regulatory Requirements
Business Continuity
Data Security
Strategic Thinking
Information Technology
Infrastructure
IT Strategy
Strategy
IT Management
Strategy Implementation
Supervisory Skills
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Security Operations Center
Security Operations
Incident Response
Compliance Management
Security Management
Corporate Security
Security Automation
Digital Authentication
Manufacturing Systems
Data Privacy
Mitigation Strategies
DevSecOps
Incident Management
Cloud Security
Vulnerability
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
IT Operations
Cloud Infrastructure
Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)
Healthcare Information Technology (HIT)
CEHRT
Web Application Security
Presentations
Critical Thinking
Skill Development
Business Risk
Cyber Risk Management
Cyber-security
Business Leadership
Security Controls
CISSP
Information Assurance
Security
Servers
Linux
Networking
DoD
Information Security
Computer Security
FISMA
Network Security
Information Security Management
DIACAP
Security+
Requirements Analysis
Vulnerability Assessment
Network+
C&A
Vulnerability Scanning
NIST
Hardware
Vulnerability Management
Integration
Security Clearance
Program Management
CEH
Leadership
Management
Project Management
Computer Hardware
Active Directory
Disaster Recovery
Windows Server
Troubleshooting
Microsoft Office
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What is William Ragans email address?
Email William Ragans at [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated William Ragans's email found in 2026.
How to contact William Ragans?
To contact William Ragans send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. (updated on May 19, 2025)
What company does William Ragans work for?
William Ragans works for Pollen Social
What is William Ragans's role at Pollen Social?
William Ragans is VP of IT & Security (Fractional)
What is William Ragans's Phone Number?
William Ragans's phone (839) ***-*280
What industry does William Ragans work in?
William Ragans works in the Information Technology & Services industry.
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