William M. Prohn CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, CMMC-AB RP

William M. Prohn

CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, CMMC-AB RP

Managing Director

Dopkins System Consultants

At a glance

As Director of Information Technology for Dopkins & Company, Bill oversees all aspects of information technology for the firm, and provides consulting services to a wide spectrum of Dopkins’ clients. He has extensive experience in implementing and maintaining all aspects of computer hardware and networking environments, and many types of software applications, including accounting, operations, manufacturing, HR and medical billing. His specific interests include creating meaningful, practical management information using computer technologies, and the security of business information and systems. He has taught both accounting and Information Systems courses at Canisius College and the University of Rochester. He joined the Firm in 1987.

Industries Served

Clinics
Distribution
Manufacturing
Medical practices
Not-for-profit
Physicians / physician groups
Restaurant and hotel management

Principal areas of expertise

Implementing and maintaining Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (financial and supply-chain)
Medical-billing/electronic claim filing systems
Process flow integration
IT Risk Assessments
IT Security Controls
Cyber Security, including safeguarding the security of business information and systems

Designations

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
CMMC-AB RP (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body Registered Practitioner)

Education

M.B.A. in Computers and Information Systems, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester
B.S. in Accounting, cum laude, Canisius College

News & Articles

Speaking Engagements

Presenter, Cybersecurity Assurance: What, Why and How a virtual event presented by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (December 2021)
Presenter, Cybersecurity Audits: Why You Need One & How to Prepare for It, an in-person event presented by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (October 2021)
Panelist, Cyber Security Executive Forum , a virtual event presented by Business First of Buffalo (September 2020)
Presenter, Governance: IT and Cyber Risk, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) Atlantic Chapter Annual Meeting (June 2021)
Panelist, Non-Profit A&A Update and Cybersecurity Panel Presentation Tech Session Webinar, presented by the New York State Society of CPAs, Buffalo Chapter (May 2021)
Presenter, Preparing for What’s next: Building a Security Culture, presented by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (May 2021)
Presenter, Working in a Remote World…Technology and Tools to Assist You Manage Your Business and Employees, NYSSCPA Business and Industry Conference (October 2020)
Panelist, Cyber Security Executive Forum , presented by Business First of Buffalo (October 2020)
Presenter, STARTegy: A Strategy for Getting Started with a Cybersecurity Program (September 2020)
Presenter, Security Risk Analysis, American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Buffalo Chapter (August 2020)
Presenter, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) Atlantic Chapter Conference, Charleston, SC (June 2020)
Presenter, Cybersecurity, American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Buffalo Chapter (April 2020)
Presenter, Cyber Security, to the New York Leadership Group (School Districts) (April 2020)
Presenter, Cloud Accounting with Sage Intacct and Dopkins & Company (March 2020)
Presenter, Cybersecurity issues at the C-Level, Buffalo Niagara Partnership Cyber Security Seminar (March 2020)
Presenter, BankonBuffalo Advisor Series: Business Fraud & Crime (October 2019)
Panelist, Cyber Security Executive Forum, presented by Business First of Buffalo (October 2019)
Presenter, The Need for Cyber Security in Cities and Villages, sponsored by the New York State Conference of Mayors (September 2019)
Presenter, Ransomware: What it is, How to Reduce your Risk, and How to Recover from an Attack, Buffalo Niagara Partnership Cyber Security Seminar (September 2019)
Presenter, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Threats, Vulnerabilities and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), sponsored by the New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal (April 2019)
Panelist, How to Prepare for and Respond to a Cybersecurity Threat, presented by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (March 2019)
Panelist, Is your company hacker proof? Cyber Security Executive Forum, presented by Business First of Buffalo (October 2018)
Panelist, The Disciplines of Cybersecurity: How to make security a core competency across your organization, presented by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (September 2018)
Presenter, Speaker, Trends in Fraud Prevention– Keeping Up in the Digital Age (September 2018)
Panelist, Buffalo Niagara Partnership Manufacturing Council Cybersecurity Seminar (September 2018)
Presenter, Staying Safe Online in 2018, Network in Aging of WNY, Inc. (April 2018)
Panelist, Cybersecurity panel discussion presented by the Upstate New York Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association and the Risk Management Association (March 2018)
Presenter, Big or small, your company is at risk for a cyber-attack
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Cyber Security Seminar (Part 2, February 2018)
Presenter, Cybersecurity: Understanding & Implementing the New NIST Framework,
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Cyber Security Seminar (Part 1, November 2017)
Presenter, Cyber Security & Health Care, Erie County Association of Medical Assistants (October 2017)
Panelist, Cyber Security Executive Forum: How it impacts you, your business and your customers, presented by Business First of Buffalo (October 2017)
Presenter, Data and Information Security Best Practices, Citizens Bank Seminar (September 2017)
Presenter, Cyber Security: Risk and Governance, 2017 Tax, Finance and Accounting Conference for Cooperatives (August 2017)
Presenter, Best Practices on Fraud Awareness and Prevention, Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association (July 2017 & September 2017)
Presenter, Protecting Personally Identifiable Information, sponsored by the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County ( (Part 2, May 2017)
Presenter, Buffalo Niagara Partnership Cyber Security Seminar, Part 2, March 2017)
Presenter, Protecting Personally Identifiable Information, sponsored by the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County (Part 1, January 2017)
Presenter, Buffalo Niagara Partnership Cyber Security Seminar, (Part 1, September 2016)
Mr. Prohn recently testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee regarding Cyber security issues impacting business. This hearing sought to explore the cyber security needs of banking institutions as well as to review State laws and regulations designed to protect against cyber threats. Bill’s testimony was recorded and can be viewed at the 1:15:00 mark of the video. To watch, click here.
Panelist, Business First of Buffalo Cyber Security Executive Forum (2014-2016)

Community Service

Member, Board of Directors, The Bristol Homes

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