Nick Britton
About Nick Britton
Nick Britton is the Attack & Penetration Testing Practice Development Lead at Protiviti and an elected member of the CREST Americas Council.
CREST Americas Council
Nick Britton is an elected member of the CREST Americas Council. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security industry's capability and community. His contributions are instrumental in promoting best practices and standards within the sector. Through this position, Britton engages with various professionals and organizations to further the mission of CREST.
Protiviti Role
Nick Britton serves as the Attack & Penetration Testing Practice Development Lead at Protiviti. Since joining the company in 2011, he has been pivotal in developing its penetration testing practices. His over a decade of experience in the field has been significant in shaping the security testing methodologies and protocols at Protiviti, enhancing the firm's overall cybersecurity capabilities.
Education at Southern Methodist University
Nick Britton completed his Master of Business Administration with a focus on Business Analytics at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business from 2019 to 2021. This advanced education has provided him with the analytical skills and business acumen necessary to lead and innovate in the cybersecurity sector.
Education at Baylor University
Nick Britton obtained his undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from Baylor University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. This foundational education in information systems has underpinned his extensive career in cybersecurity and penetration testing.
Experience in Penetration Testing
Nick Britton has over a decade of experience in attack and penetration testing. His expertise in this area has been crucial in the development and implementation of sophisticated security testing protocols. His work aims to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, thereby bolstering the security posture of the organizations he works with.