Brian Winchester


Location

New Castle, IN
Education
    Ball State University
    June 2000 - June 2005
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Computer Science
Work Experience
    Oxford Financial Group
    Cybersecurity Manager
    March 2023 - April 2024
    company
    Oxford Financial Group
    title
    Cybersecurity Manager
    overview
    - Optimized use of Windows and Linux to improve and facilitate secure communication and collaboration among - Leadership - Lead and managed effective team collaboration across - Successfully led and navigated the largest credit union-tocredit - Leveraged technology to create better experience for employees - Established and implemented a comprehensive user security - Developed and authored comprehensive business continuity plans for mitigating risks and maintaining critical business - Develop and implement cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies, meticulously aligned with regulatory standards, to safeguard - Lead and oversee security operations, orchestrating a team of skilled personnel to construct a resilient "human firewall - Establish and enforce robust information security policies, standards, and procedures, fostering a culture of accountability and adherence to best practices across the organization - Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and strategic analyses to identify vulnerabilities, assess potential impacts, and proactively mitigate security risks, thereby enhancing our overall security posture - Forge strategic partnerships and collaboratively manage third-party vendors to strengthen our security posture, ensuring - Implemented a in-house GRC platform based on business needs and SEC regulations
    Financial Center First Credit Union
    Senior IT Auditor
    November 2021 - March 2023
    Data Security
    ASSISTANT VP
    November 2020 - November 2021
    Ball State Federal Credit Union
    VP of Information Technology
    January 2013 - November 2020
    Reach Networks
    CEO
    January 2002 - January 2013
Skills
AdaptabilityAdobeAgilityAuditing SkillsBackendBanking ServicesBudgeting SkillsBusiness ContinuityBusiness Continuity PlanningBusiness ExcellenceBusiness ProcessesBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness RequirementsCertified Information Security ManagerCertified Information Systems AuditorCertified Information Systems Security ProfessionalCiscoCisco Certified Security ProfessionalCloud ComputingCloud Computing SecurityCommunication SkillsCommunications SecurityComputer SecurityConsultingCOVID-19 TestingCybercrimeData GovernanceData LossData ProcessingData ProtectionData SecurityDecision Making SkillsDisaster RecoveryFirewalls (Computer Science)Fortify (Software)Governance Risk Management and ComplianceHealth CareHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ComplianceImpact AnalysisIncident ResponseInformation TechnologyInformation Technology AuditInformation Technology ConsultingInformation Technology OperationsInfrastructure ManagementIT General Controls (ITGC)Knowledge of FinanceLeadershipLinuxManagement of ChangesManagement of StressManaging Client ExpectationsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WindowsNetwork ArchitectureNetworking SkillsOrganization DevelopmentPatient Information LeafletsPerseverancePrioritization of RequirementsProblem SolvingProfessional ResponsibilityRegulatory ComplianceRegulatory RequirementsResource UtilizationRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementRisk ReductionSafety PrinciplesSales ManagementSales PromotionScalabilitySchedulingSecurity ManagingSelf MotivationSmartsheetSoftware System Penetration TestingSoftware Vulnerability ManagementStakeholder ManagementStrategic AlliancesStrategic ThinkingTeam ManagementTeam WorkingTesting SkillsVirtual EnvironmentVmwareVulnerabilityVulnerability Analysis