SC Media Editorial Intelligence, reviewed by Brian Burnett

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Brian Burnett is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise security strategy, cyber risk management, network security, incident response, governance, and security operations across the financial services, energy, government, and public sectors. He has successfully built and transformed cybersecurity programs, developed high-performing teams, and partnered with executive leadership to strengthen organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Throughout his career, Brian has led initiatives spanning security architecture, threat management, regulatory compliance, third-party risk, and operational technology (OT) security. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and advancing cyber awareness through education, collaboration, and community engagement.

As a volunteer, Brian is committed to sharing his expertise to help organizations and individuals improve their cybersecurity posture, promote cyber resilience, and support initiatives that make communities safer in an increasingly digital world.