Kaitlyn Williams
About Kaitlyn Williams
Kaitlyn Williams is an Information Security Risk and Governance Manager at American National Bank of Texas, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in cybersecurity and risk management, with previous roles at KFC, Yum! Brands, and Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
Work at American National Bank of Texas
Kaitlyn Williams has been serving as the Information Security Risk and Governance Manager at American National Bank of Texas since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the bank's information security risk management strategies and governance frameworks. Her position involves assessing risks, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role builds on her extensive background in cybersecurity and risk management.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining American National Bank of Texas, Kaitlyn Williams held several positions in cybersecurity and risk management. She worked at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. as a Senior GRC Security Analyst from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was a Senior Global Security Analyst at Yum! Brands for one year. Her experience also includes serving as a Third Party Risk Information Security Analyst and an Information Governance Specialist at Yum! Brands, where she gained valuable insights into risk management practices.
Internship at KFC
Kaitlyn Williams began her career in cybersecurity with an internship at KFC, where she worked as a Cyber Security Intern from 2018 to 2019 for a duration of eight months. This role provided her with foundational experience in the field of cybersecurity, allowing her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlyn Williams earned her Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from The University of Texas at Arlington, completing her degree from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background combines technical knowledge with practical applications in risk management, which she has leveraged throughout her career in various roles within the cybersecurity domain.
Volunteer Leadership in Cybersecurity
In addition to her professional roles, Kaitlyn Williams has engaged in volunteer leadership activities within the field of cybersecurity. This involvement reflects her commitment to the industry and her dedication to fostering a secure digital environment.