Brian Redler
About Brian Redler
Brian Redler is the SVP, Chief Information Security Officer at Penguin Random House and the President & Founder of CyberKnight LLC Risk Management Consulting.
Title
Brian Redler holds the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer at Penguin Random House. In this role, he oversees all aspects of the company's information security strategies and policies, ensuring the protection of organizational data and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Company
At Penguin Random House, Brian Redler is responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive information security programs. His efforts help safeguard the company's vast array of digital assets and intellectual property. He leverages his extensive experience in security management to mitigate risks and improve overall cybersecurity posture.
President of CyberKnight LLC
In addition to his role at Penguin Random House, Brian Redler is the President and Founder of CyberKnight LLC, a risk management consulting firm based in Long Island, NY. At CyberKnight LLC, he provides expert advisory services in risk management, policy formation, and cybersecurity strategy to various clients, counting on his extensive background in the field.
Previous Roles
Brian Redler has an extensive career history within the security and risk management sectors. He served as Chief Risk Officer/Security & Privacy Officer at Healthplex from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the VP, Chief Privacy Officer at Verisk Analytics from 2011 to 2014. His earlier roles include VP, Chief Information Security Officer/Chief Privacy Officer at Polo Ralph Lauren from 2007 to 2011, VP, Information Security at Goldman Sachs & Co. from 2000 to 2007, and Director, Technology Risk at Merrill Lynch between 1997 and 2000.
Education and Expertise
Brian Redler earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, specializing in Insurance and Accounting, from Bernard M. Baruch College. His professional expertise lies in balancing business needs with security exposures and risk issues. He has developed and managed global information security departments in both the financial and luxury retail sectors, and has significant experience in areas such as business continuity planning, disaster recovery, regulatory compliance, and investigative issues.
Skills and Experience
Brian Redler possesses strong project management skills and excels in both team environments and as an individual contributor. His experience spans advisory, policy and standards, engineering, and operational support for corporate, infrastructure, and application-level issues. His ability to align security measures with business objectives makes him a pivotal figure in the organizations he supports.