Brent Hamilton, Cissp, Cisa
About Brent Hamilton, Cissp, Cisa
Brent Hamilton is the Vice President of Information Security at MerchantE, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in information security and compliance, he has previously worked in various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including Georgia-Pacific LLC and IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Work at MerchantE
Brent Hamilton serves as the Vice President of Information Security at MerchantE, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and managing security risks. His leadership includes the development and implementation of security policies and procedures that align with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining MerchantE, Brent held several key positions in information security. He worked at Georgia-Pacific LLC as Manager of Governance Risk and Compliance for 11 months. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Security and Compliance at IHG Hotels & Resorts for two years. He also served as the Director of IT Security (CISO) at BlueLinx Corporation for one year and as an IT Security Adviser/Instructional Designer at Cisco for one year.
Military Background and Early Career
Brent Hamilton has a significant background in the military, having served as a Senior Technical Consultant in the US Army for 20 years. This experience laid the foundation for his career in information security. Following his military service, he worked as a Senior Security/Network Engineer at Travel Leaders Group and as Director of Engineering at Trextel.
Education and Expertise
Brent studied at American Military University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from 2014 to 2016. His educational background complements his extensive experience in information security, governance, risk management, and compliance.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Brent has facilitated the creation of executive reporting, including presentations to the Board of Directors, focusing on the progress of the information security organization. He has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing information security policies and procedures, aligning security programs with frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Top 18. Additionally, he has led Steering Committee meetings to provide updates on security posture assessments to senior leadership.