Ryan Brown

Cyber Security Transformation Leader

I’m Ryan Brown, a results-driven cybersecurity leader with a relentless passion for turning risk into opportunity and security operations into a strategic business advantage. With 15+ years of progressive experience spanning cybersecurity, incident response, and IT operations—primarily within complex healthcare environments—I’ve built my career on aligning technical excellence with organizational mission.

I specialize in bridging the gap between technology, people, and business strategy. My leadership approach is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Whether it’s building high-performance teams, maturing security operations, or translating technical risk into boardroom-ready insight, I focus on outcomes that matter: safer organizations, stronger teams, and measurable business value.

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What I Do

Enterprise Security Strategy

I architect and execute security programs that align with business objectives, ensuring risk reduction and resilience aren’t just technical goals—they’re drivers of innovation and growth.

Incident Response & Operational Excellence

I build and mature incident response and vulnerability management processes that reduce mean time to detect and resolve threats—keeping organizations secure, compliant, and agile.

Talent Development & Culture Building

I mentor and grow future leaders, create cultures of accountability and continuous improvement, and inspire teams to challenge the status quo—raising the bar for security excellence.

Cross-Functional Leadership

I lead and empower high-performing teams across IT, cybersecurity, and business units, breaking down silos and fostering a collaborative environment that delivers results in fast-paced, regulated industries.

Business-Aligned Risk Management

I translate complex cyber risks into actionable insights for executives and boards, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions that protect assets and enable transformation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication

I bridge the gap between technical teams and business leadership, communicating security priorities in plain language and building consensus on strategic initiatives.

Resume

15+ Years of Experience

Education

Kennesaw State University
Atlanta, Ga

Exectuive MBA

University of Phoenix
Atlanta, Ga

Bachelor, Cyber Security

Experience

2024 - Current
Children's National Hospital
Washington DC

Senior Information Security Manager

Drove enterprise-wide risk reduction and improved incident response by leading cross-functional security initiatives and advising executive leadership on organizational cyber posture.

2023 - 2024
Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta, Ga

Cyber Security Manager

Directed a multi-disciplinary security team, optimizing SOC performance and implementing enterprise vulnerability management strategies that significantly reduced organizational risk.

2020 - 2023
Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta, Ga

Cyber Security Analyst

Enhanced organizational threat detection and response by delivering actionable incident analysis, process optimization, and cross-team collaboration in a 24/7 security operations environment.

2011 - 2020
Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta, Ga

Desktop Support Manager

Led a frontline IT team, partnering closely with Cyber Security and Infrastructure to remediate threats, standardize incident response, and ensure secure, reliable endpoint operations across the enterprise.

Leadership Skills

Strategic Planning & Vision

95%

Incident Response Leadership

95%

Talent Development & Mentorship

95%

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

90%

Program & Project Management

90%

Performance Metrics & KPI Tracking

90%

Risk Management & Business Alignment

90%

Culture Building & Employee Engagement

90%

Regulatory & Audit Readiness

90%

Communication & Board Reporting

90%

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

90%

Change Management

90%

Technical Skills

Security Operations & SIEM

85%

Incident Response & Forensics

95%

Vulnerability Management

95%

Endpoint Detection & Response

90%

Cloud & Hybrid Security

100%

Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting

90%

Compliance Frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS)

90%

Network Security & IDS/IPS

85%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

90%

Security Awareness & Training Programs

90%

Firewall & Perimeter Security

90%

SASE

80%

Contact

Get in Touch

202-766-2008

Washington DC

Ryan@rbrown.info

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