Bryan Schwam
About Bryan Schwam
Bryan Schwam serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Information Security & Governance at WealthEngine, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, previously holding positions at FINRA and Freddie Mac, and is responsible for overseeing compliance with various regulatory standards.
Work at WealthEngine
Bryan Schwam serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of Information Security & Governance at WealthEngine since 2019. In this role, he oversees the company's cybersecurity strategy and initiatives. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards, including HIPAA (HITRUST), SOC2, PCI, and privacy laws such as CCPA and GDPR. His leadership in this capacity is crucial for maintaining the security posture of the organization.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to his role at WealthEngine, Bryan Schwam worked at FINRA from 2013 to 2017 as the Application Security - Security Architecture Lead. During his four years at FINRA, he played a significant role in enhancing the organization's security architecture. He had final technical sign-off authority for major security projects, which included upgrades to Intrusion Detection Systems/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), vulnerability management, cloud migration, data center closeout, and platform architecture refresh.
Experience at Freddie Mac
Bryan Schwam also held the position of CyberSecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) Manager at Freddie Mac from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Freddie Mac lasted for one year, during which he contributed to the organization's cybersecurity efforts. His expertise in cybersecurity management was instrumental in addressing security challenges faced by the company.
Reporting Structure and Responsibilities
In his current role at WealthEngine, Bryan Schwam reports directly to the Board of Directors regarding all cybersecurity activities. This reporting structure highlights the importance of cybersecurity within the organization, especially considering it operates with a workforce of 120 employees. His responsibilities include ensuring that the company's cybersecurity measures align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.