Brett Greenwood
About Brett Greenwood
Brett Greenwood serves as the Director of Product Security at ExtraHop, bringing over 19 years of experience in IT security. He has held key positions at notable companies such as Boeing, Adobe, and Qualtrics, and is passionate about enhancing security practices within organizations.
Work at ExtraHop
Brett Greenwood currently serves as the Director of Product Security at ExtraHop, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the security of the company's products, ensuring that they meet industry standards and protect customer data. His work involves developing security strategies and managing security initiatives to safeguard the company's offerings against cyber threats.
Previous Experience in IT Security
Prior to his current role, Brett Greenwood accumulated extensive experience in IT security across various organizations. He worked at Qualtrics as the Head of Platform Security from 2017 to 2024, where he led a team of 14 security engineers and managers. His earlier roles include serving as a Lead Security Architect at Adobe from 2012 to 2015 and as a Senior IT Security Engineer at Boeing from 2006 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Brett Greenwood holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Brigham Young University. He furthered his education with a Master's Certificate in Project Management from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Systems Architecture & Engineering from the University of Southern California. His educational background supports his expertise in security strategy, architecture, and secure software development.
Certifications and Professional Skills
Brett Greenwood is certified in CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager). His professional skills encompass security strategy, architecture and design, secure software development lifecycle, and vulnerability management. He is passionate about promoting security awareness across organizations and protecting platforms from cyber risks.
Career Overview
Brett Greenwood has over 19 years of experience in securing applications, networks, systems, and data for global enterprises and SaaS providers. His career includes significant roles at Boeing, Adobe, BetterCloud, and Qualtrics, where he has consistently focused on enhancing security measures and managing security teams to address evolving cyber threats.