Durward J. Ferland, Jr., CISA, CISM, CRISC
Principal
With 18 years of experience in the field of information technology (IT), Durward Ferland, Jr. has extensive knowledge of System and Organization Controls (SOC) auditing and the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT). He specializes in identifying opportunities and developing effective controls. Durward regularly performs IT audits, IT general control reviews, and readiness assessments for financial institutions, insurance companies, service bureaus, data centers, and others.
Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified Information Security Manager
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
Professional memberships and activities
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) – Member
- TruChoice Federal Credit Union – Secretary and board member
- Portland Boxing Club – Treasurer and board member
- Wipfli Foundation – Board member
Areas of Focus
- SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations
- IT general control reviews
- Readiness assessments
- Technology audits
- Sarbanes-Oxley preparation and control testing
Education
Husson University - South Portland, Maine- Master of science degree in business
- Master of science degree in business administration
- Bachelor of arts degree in mathematics
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