Michael Bryant
About Michael Bryant
Michael Bryant serves as the Manager of Information Security Risk & Compliance at The Wendy's Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in information security, having previously held roles at OhioHealth and Alliance Data card services.
Current Role at Wendy's
Michael Bryant serves as the Manager of Information Security Risk & Compliance at The Wendy's Company, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Dublin, Ohio, he oversees the company's information security risk management strategies. His responsibilities include executing quarterly phishing campaigns using Proofpoint to enhance security awareness among employees. This role involves developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard the organization’s information assets.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before his current role, Michael Bryant worked as a Senior Information Security Analyst at The Wendy's Company from 2017 to 2021. In this capacity, he led annual PCI assessments and coordinated with external Qualified Security Assessors (QSA) to ensure compliance with security standards. Prior to that, he served as a Security Operations Analyst at OhioHealth from 2012 to 2014 and as a Senior Information Security Analyst at Alliance Data card services from 2014 to 2017, where he focused on enhancing security measures.
Education and Expertise
Michael Bryant earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from The Ohio State University. His educational background supports his expertise in information security, risk management, and compliance. Throughout his career, he has developed recommendations and enhancements for information security policies and procedures, demonstrating a commitment to improving organizational security frameworks.
Security Awareness Initiatives
In his roles, Michael Bryant has led initiatives aimed at increasing security awareness among employees. He developed and implemented a security awareness program that educates staff about personal and business security threats. This program is essential in fostering a culture of security within the organization and ensuring that employees are equipped to recognize and respond to potential security risks.