Don Brafford

Director of Cyber Security Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) @GlideFast Consulting

Responsible for the strategic leadership of the company’s information security program. Provide guidance and counsel to the Chief of Federal Strategy and key members of the leadership team in defining objectives for information security, while building relationships and goodwill. Work with leadership to oversee the formation and operations of a company-wide information security organization that is organized toward a common goal in information security. Promote collaborative, empowered working environments across the company, removing barriers and realizing possibilities. Manage company-wide information security governance processes, chair the Information Security Advisory Committee and lead Information Security Liaisons in the establishment of an information security program and project priorities. Lead information security planning processes to establish an inclusive and comprehensive information security program for the entire institution in support of academic, research, and administrative information systems and technology. Establish annual and long-range security and compliance goals, define security strategies, metrics, reporting mechanisms and program services; and create maturity models and a road-map for continual program improvements. Stay abreast of information security issues and regulatory changes affecting higher education at the state and national level, participate in national policy and practice discussions, and communicate to leadership on a regular basis about those topics. Engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position. Provide leadership philosophy for the Information Security Office to create a strong bridge between organizations, build respect for the contributions of all and bring groups together to share information and resources and create better decisions, policies and practices for the company.