Brent E. Williams, Cism
About Brent E. Williams, Cism
Brent E. Williams is the Vice President of Information Security at The Orchard, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in information security compliance, risk assessments, and strategic IT transformation, having held various leadership roles in notable companies such as ADP, Atlantic Records, and Warner Music Group.
Work at Orchard
Brent E. Williams has served as the Vice President of Information Security at The Orchard since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing information security compliance and conducting risk assessments. His responsibilities include the maturation of information policies to ensure robust security measures are in place. The Orchard, located in Manhattan, is a leading music distribution company, and Williams' expertise contributes to its strategic objectives in information security.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining The Orchard, Brent E. Williams held several key positions in the information security domain. He worked at Warner Music Group as Vice President of Information Security and Policy from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as Senior Director of Information Security and Operations at Warner Music Group from 2005 to 2013. His earlier experience includes a role as Director of Data Center Services at Atlantic Records from 1994 to 2005, and he began his career at ADP as Senior Night Operations Manager from 1985 to 1994.
Education and Expertise
Brent E. Williams studied Business Administration and Management at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY), from 1983 to 1987. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic IT transformation and business-IT process alignment. Williams specializes in information security compliance and risk assessments, which are critical in his current role and previous positions.
Background in Cyber Security
Brent E. Williams has a comprehensive background in cyber security. He served as a Cyber Security Advisor at The Orchard for nine months in 2018 before taking on the role of Vice President of Information Security. His extensive experience in various leadership positions across the music and technology industries has equipped him with the skills necessary to address complex security challenges.