Speaker

Bryan Thompson

Summary of experience
Bryan focuses on security, privacy, and risk services that include security assessments, vulnerability and risk management, security monitoring, incident response and compliance frameworks. Bryan has over 20 years of security experience, working with a variety of companies with a focus on planning, design and delivery of high-performing, cost-effective enterprise security programs. He has extensive experience developing and implementing information security management processes, concepts, solutions and technologies (Microsoft products, EMC, Salesforce, etc.) with a focus on data protection, security architecture, industry leading practices, and frameworks and regulatory compliance (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley [SOX], Payment Card Industry [PCI], National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST], International Organization for Standardization [ISO]). Bryan has previously led a number of data protection assessments and policy development engagements, which focused on security governance, data privacy, information classification and handling, and overall data protection processes. He also serves as the Florida security, privacy, and risk leader, where he facilitates clients’ development and implementation of effective security program management practices across a variety of industries. Prior to joining RSM, Bryan held executive and senior-level positions, including chief information security officer (CISO), with organizations in industries such as defense and aerospace contracting, pharmaceuticals and finance. In addition, Bryan has been with one of the Big Four and another large consulting firm, where he served as the PCI leader and the data privacy champion.

Professional affiliations and credentials

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP)TM
  • Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
  • Information Systems Audit and Controls Association (ISACA)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA), The SANS Institute

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, criminal justice, University of Maryland
  • Master of Science, network security, Capital Technology University