SC Media Editorial Intelligence, reviewed by Brian Hackney

This content was reviewed and approved by a cybersecurity practitioner participating in CyberRisk Alliance’s Expert Review Program. Reviewers assess technical accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current industry practices.

Brian has over 20 years of experience in leading highly technical teams, including work in communications and RADAR sectors, nuclear reactors, and information technology. For the last ten years, his focus is in building cybersecurity programs across retail, private equity, and global media. Most recently, he served for five years as Head of Cybersecurity for Vista Equity Partners and now serves as Vice President, Security Engineering for LPL Financial. Professional niches include cyber technology implementation, risk management, program & process formalization, and self-service data protection.

Hobbies and interests include performing stand-up comedy, vibe coding, and pursuing the perfectly smoked brisket (still a work in progress).

Brian completed his B.S. in Construction Management at Texas A&M University and his M.S. in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University.