Braden Anderson
About Braden Anderson
Braden Anderson serves as the Senior Director of Security at Radicle Health, where he focuses on enhancing security postures through risk-based programs. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Purdue University, Accenture, and KPMG US.
Work at Radicle Health
Braden Anderson serves as the Senior Director of Security at Radicle Health since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security posture of the organization by implementing risk-based security programs. His responsibilities include developing cybersecurity awareness and education initiatives for end users, ensuring that employees are well-informed about potential threats and best practices for maintaining security.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current position, Braden Anderson held various roles in cybersecurity. He worked as a Cybersecurity Senior Manager at Accenture from 2020 to 2022, and as Head of Information Security at Outrider for 9 months in 2022. He also served as Manager of Cyber Defense at KPMG US from 2017 to 2018, and as Cyber Maturity Consulting Services Branch Manager at Leidos from 2015 to 2017. His career began in the U.S. Army, where he served as a Captain in the Signal Corps from 2003 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Braden Anderson earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Purdue University and holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Northwest Nazarene University. His educational background supports his expertise in disaster recovery and business continuity planning. He specializes in adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), as well as attack lifecycle analysis.
Background in Information Security
Braden Anderson has a comprehensive background in information security, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. His tenure at Lockheed Martin as an Information Assurance Engineer lasted six years, from 2009 to 2015. He also served as an Application Administrator at Northwest Nazarene University from 1998 to 2003. His diverse experience contributes to his ability to mature security postures in large global organizations.
Leadership and Team Development
In his leadership roles, Braden Anderson emphasizes team retention and performance improvement. He establishes individual connections with team members, fostering an environment of genuine care. He communicates intent effectively, empowering action across teams to enhance organizational performance. His approach to leadership focuses on building strong relationships and promoting a culture of security awareness.