Brittany Buford
About Brittany Buford
Brittany Buford is a Senior IT Security Analyst currently working at onsemi, where she focuses on enhancing the organization's threat management capabilities. With extensive experience in cybersecurity roles across various companies, she has developed expertise in risk assessments, identity management, and compliance programs.
Current Role at Onsemi
Brittany Buford serves as a Senior IT Security Analyst at Onsemi, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the organization's security posture by evaluating and recommending security tools, technologies, and solutions. She conducts regular risk assessments to identify security threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring the organization remains compliant with internal policies and procedures.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Brittany Buford has a diverse background in cybersecurity, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She was an Identity Management Consultant at Insight Global for three months in 2017, and served as a Cyber Security Analyst at Kforce Inc from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she held positions as an Information Security Analyst at TIAA in 2018, and as a Security Engineer at Huntington National Bank in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Buford earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from DeVry University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in information security, risk management, and compliance, which she applies in her professional roles.
Security Management Responsibilities
In her current and previous roles, Brittany Buford has been responsible for several key security management tasks. She implements session recording, session isolation, and just-in-time access for privileged users. Additionally, she manages and monitors privileged accounts, ensuring compliance with security protocols. She also generates threat reports for executive leadership and supports the company's Information Security Compliance programs.
Career Progression in IT Support
Brittany Buford began her career in IT support, working as a Help Desk Engineer I at Freedom Financial Network from 2016 to 2017 and as a Help Desk Tier 2 at AT&T in 2014. These roles provided her with foundational skills in IT support and customer service, which have been beneficial in her transition to more specialized cybersecurity roles.