Samantha Tatum

Samantha Tatum is a Manager in the firm’s Cyber Risk Services practice, working with organizations to address complex technology and data‑related risks. Her work centers on digital security and data considerations that inform risk decisions, regulatory readiness, and enterprise priorities.

Samantha has collaborated with clients and service organizations in healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, governmental industries and more. She works closely with senior leadership to advance cross‑functional cyber and risk engagements that require coordination across technology, compliance, and business teams.

On engagements, Samantha is actively involved in analyzing technological environments, system design, and data use to understand where risk may emerge and how exposures can be mitigated. She applies hands‑on experience evaluating controls, implementations, and cyber risk conditions to develop well‑supported observations and practical conclusions. Her work frequently includes assessing alignment with applicable federal, state, and industry cyber requirements, identifying compliance gaps, and translating those findings into clear insights that support executive decision‑making, reporting, and risk prioritization.

With a background in internal audit and advisory services, Samantha brings perspective on how digital security initiatives intersect with governance and enterprise risk considerations. She contributes to engagements that demand disciplined execution, structured documentation, and consistency across reporting.

Samantha is recognized for her strong project management capabilities and her ability to add value across complex engagements from planning through delivery. She adapts quickly to different client environments to ensure work is delivered on time and to a high standard.

Prior to joining the firm, Samantha was a Senior Information Technology Consultant at Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), a leading full-service accounting and business advisory firm.