Brandon Leiker

Brandon Leiker has over 15 years of work experience in the field of cybersecurity and information technology. Brandon has held various roles in different companies, including 11:11 Systems as a Principal Solutions Architect, Security, where they are currently employed. Prior to this, they worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Fort Hays State University, preparing graduate students for advanced careers in cybersecurity and information assurance. At Optiv, they served as a Manager, Demand and Delivery - Strategy & Risk Management, providing cybersecurity advisory services to senior leadership and leading a team of 70 professionals. Brandon also worked at Solis Security, Inc. as a Principal and Senior Security Consultant, advising senior executives on cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, Brandon has experience as a NERC CIP Infrastructure Consultant for Westar Energy, a Vice President - Information Security Officer at Fidelity Bank, a Senior Security Analyst at TIGER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC, and a Systems Engineer at ISG Technology Inc. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in various areas such as incident response, business continuity planning, risk management, and network security.

Brandon Leiker has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Networking and Telecommunications from Fort Hays State University. Brandon also holds a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree in Information Assurance Management from the same university.