Brian P.

About Brian P.

Currently the Vice President of Security for Netrio, and have over 30 years of experience in the information technology industry in various Executive, Security, Management and Technical positions. I am the trusted advisor to executive teams and boards, focused on aligning cyber risk, compliance, and security strategy with real business outcomes.With deep experience across enterprise security leadership, vCISO services, and advisory engagements, I help organizations strengthen their security posture while enabling growth, innovation, and operational resilience. My approach balances risk reduction, regulatory alignment, and pragmatic execution, ensuring security supports—not hinders—the business.I have led and advised programs spanning:• Enterprise & cloud security strategy• Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)• Incident response and executive crisis leadership• Security program maturity and roadmap development• Board level risk communication and reporting• Mergers and AcquisitionsKnown for translating complex technical risk into clear, actionable guidance, I partner closely with CEOs, CIOs, and business leaders to embed security into decision making at every level.

Experience

1. Vice President of Security

   Netrio

   May 2025 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise cybersecurity and vCISO services• Advise boards and executive teams on cyber risk, regulatory exposure, and security investment priorities• Lead global development of scalable security programs aligned to business objectives and risk tolerance• Oversee incident response readiness and executive level tabletop exercises• Mentor senior security leaders and client-facing consultants• Ensure M&A Security integration• Responsible for Regulatory & Framework alignment (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, CIS)

Education

• ITT Technical Institute

  Bachelor's degree