Brian Rust
About Brian Rust
Brian Rust is the Sr. Director of Enterprise Information Security at First Financial Bank, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT audit roles across various industries.
Current Role at First Financial Bank
Brian Rust is the Sr. Director of Enterprise Information Security at First Financial Bank. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the bank's information security strategy, policies, and protocols. His leadership ensures that the bank's cyber defenses are robust and effective in protecting sensitive financial data.
Previous Roles at First Financial Bank
Before becoming the Sr. Director, Brian Rust served as the Director of Enterprise Information Security at First Financial Bank from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure as Director, he played a key role in enhancing the bank's cybersecurity measures, contributing to the safeguarding of the institution's digital assets against emerging cyber threats.
Experience at GE
Brian Rust worked at GE in various cybersecurity roles. He was the Sr. Manager of Cyber Security in 2020 for seven months, leading efforts to strengthen the company's cyber defense mechanisms. From 2018 to 2020, he served as a Risk Analyst in Glen Allen, VA, where he was responsible for identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks across the organization.
IT Audit and Cybersecurity Expertise
Throughout his career, Brian Rust has accumulated extensive experience in IT audit and cybersecurity. He has held positions such as IT Audit Manager at McKesson and Senior Associate IS Auditor at Capital One. His background spans sectors like finance, healthcare, and retail, allowing him to bring a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity challenges and IT audit practices to his roles.
Educational Background
Brian Rust holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts Business Management with a focus on Information Systems from Virginia Wesleyan College. He also studied Information Technology at Old Dominion University from 2000 to 2004. This educational foundation, coupled with his diverse professional experiences, equips him with a unique perspective in enterprise information security.