Brian Evans

Brian Evans is a seasoned Cloud Security and Compliance Leader at IBM Cloud - IaaS GRC, where he oversees critical programs, including Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR), vulnerability, configuration and patch management. With over 20 years of experience, Brian has helped numerous organizations build and manage comprehensive cybersecurity programs. He has served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) across multiple industries, guiding organizations through complex security challenges and governance frameworks. Previously, as Vice President of IT Risk Management at JPMorgan Chase and KeyBank, Brian led teams responsible for conducting risk assessments, providing project support, managing security certification and accreditation processes and delivering key security metrics. He also directed the Incident Response and Computer Forensics teams at Nationwide Insurance, overseeing the entire security incident lifecycle. Brian has held executive positions at CynergisTek, Computer Task Group and within state and local governments, further broadening his expertise in cybersecurity program management. He holds the CISSP, CISM, CISA, CGEIT, FAIR and CCSK certifications. Brian earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Cincinnati and a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Maryland, which he completed while serving on active duty in the U.S. Air Force.