Bridget Hilal
About Bridget Hilal
Bridget Hilal serves as the Branch Chief for Cyber Risk and Governance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in cybersecurity and risk management, with previous roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Bridget Hilal has served as Branch Chief of Cyber Risk and Governance in the Office of Information Technology at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2018. In this role, she has supported strategic data management initiatives, policy development, and contract management. She has led significant advancements in the SEC's cybersecurity risk management program, focusing on maturing the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) program and its supporting software. Additionally, she oversees the development of the GRC system, specifically utilizing RSA Archer.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and Compliance
Before her current role at the SEC, Bridget Hilal worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she held positions as Associate from 2002 to 2006 and as Lead Associate from 2007 to 2014. She also served as Compliance Manager at Sallie Mae for one year, from 2006 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2000 to 2002. Her diverse experience in cybersecurity and compliance has contributed to her expertise in risk management.
Cybersecurity Training Initiatives
Bridget Hilal leads cybersecurity training initiatives at the SEC, which include both instructor-led and web-based formats. These training programs are designed to enhance the cybersecurity awareness and skills of SEC personnel, ensuring that the organization maintains a robust cybersecurity posture.
Education and Expertise
Bridget Hilal earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Management Information Systems and a minor in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in information systems management, which supports her work in cybersecurity and governance.
Audit Liaison Responsibilities
In her current position, Bridget Hilal serves as an audit liaison with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for Office of Information Technology audits. This includes oversight of compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and enhancing the system security assessment process at the SEC.