Brian Piggott

Chief Security Officer @Michigan Office Of The Auditor General

US

In my current role, I develop, implement, and oversee the security and privacy program at the OAG. I lead all security and privacy functions across the organization, directing, reviewing, and assessing initiatives. Additionally, I manage and appraise the performance of CSO-assigned staff while administering security protocols for critical OAG and agency data. This involves implementing advanced security technologies and services such as protection services, perimeter defenses, access control, and user profile management for employees, contractors, and visitors.Noteworthy Accomplishments:• Created a comprehensive security strategy and framework for robust organizational security.•Crafted and enforced data/information security and privacy policies, procedures, and standards to enhance data classification and foster employee awareness.• Facilitated communications with external agencies to establish security protocols for the receipt, classification, protection, and destruction of agency data received by the OAG.• Enhanced SIEM configurations, boosted 75% event detection accuracy, and minimized false positives.• Integrated Linux open-source tools and expanded penetration testing capabilities for white-hat assessments.• Implemented Microsoft security features across all devices and strengthened the organization’s cybersecurity defenses.• Established a robust incident response framework to improve cybersecurity threat management.• Introduced advanced scanning tools for comprehensive security of servers, PCs, baselines, and code.• Configured and maintained a cost-effective GRC tool with integrations to modernize system security plans.• Streamlined business processes and reduced manual efforts in creating and managing system documentation.

Davenport University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance: Major Biometric Security

Davenport University

Associate's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Davenport University

Master of Science Information Assurance, Cybersecurity

Fowler High School

High School Diploma