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Scott Brinker

Sr Director Analyst

I am a senior director analyst covering Identity and Access Management (IAM) topics within the Cybersecurity practice area. I have background supporting and maintaining privileged access management (PAM), customer identity and access management (CIAM), secrets management, identity governance and administration (IGA) and fine-grained authorization services.

Previous experience

With nearly three decades in IT and a proven track record in cybersecurity, including over 22 years at the College of American Pathologists (CAP), I have led transformative IAM initiatives and enterprise security programs. My core competencies include identity governance, privileged access management (PAM), and fine-grained authorization, all underpinned by a commitment to aligning security with business objectives and regulatory standards. I have worked in several areas within cybersecurity which include but not limited to the following practice areas:

- Vulnerability Management/Patch Management

- Security Operations

- Governance, Risk and Compliance

- Network and Infrastructure Security

- Cybersecurity Strategy

- Network Engineering

- Infrastructure Engineering

- Fusion Middleware

- Web Application Support

Professional background

College of American Pathologists, Director - Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, 22 years

Education

CISM - Certified Information Security Manager certification - Obtained in Feb, 2023

BA - Human Resource Development, Communications - Graduated in 1995 from Northeastern Illinois University

AA - Graduated in 1993 from Harper College

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Privileged Access Management (PAM), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Fine Grained Authorization

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