CIP Compliance Seminar 20201006

Patrick Flynn ,CPA, CIA, CISA

Southern Company NERC Internal Controls & Compliance Coordinator

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Patrick Flynn is a NERC Internal Controls & Compliance Coordinator at Southern Company. In this role, Patrick assists in the design, management, direction and oversight of the following: (i) developing a risk assessment specific to NERC Reliability and CIP Cyber Security Standards compliance; (ii) developing a program for identifying, designing and documenting internal controls that support Southern Company’s compliance with NERC Reliability and CIP Cyber Security Standards; (iii) developing a program for periodic monitoring and testing of internal controls including the reporting of internal control concerns and recommendations to management; (iv) developing program (control framework) documentation to ensure repeatability and consistency in program execution. Patrick joined Southern Company in October 2018. Patrick has over 21 years of experience in areas such as internal audit, financial accounting, internal controls, compliance and risk. Patrick earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Accounting Information Systems from Auburn University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Alabama, a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He is also a member of the Alabama Society of CPA s , the Institute of Internal Auditors, and ISACA.

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