Bridget Aikens

Bridget Aikens has a diverse background in information security and risk analysis. Bridget began their career as a Desk Support Analyst at AT&T Shannon Labs in 2006, providing operational support and configuring network settings. Bridget then worked as an Information Security Analyst at LifeCell, An Acelity Company, from 2007 to 2012, conducting risk assessments, implementing security controls, and leading information security awareness programs.

In 2012, Bridget joined JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an Information Security and Risk Analyst, where they focused on analyzing security controls and managing information security incidents. Bridget then moved to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as an Information Security Analyst from 2013 to 2015. In this role, they analyzed and updated security plans, conducted vulnerability assessments, and assisted with the certification and accreditation of IT systems.

Bridget continued to advance their career in information security, working as a Security & Risk Analyst at GE Digital in 2016 and an Information Security Specialist at AXA US from 2016 to 2017. At AutoNation, they served as a Senior IT GRC Analyst from 2017 to 2019, focusing on governance, risk, and compliance in the IT department.

Most recently, Bridget worked at Amerijet International as an Information Security Administrator from 2018 to 2020, where they designed and implemented information security policies and procedures. Bridget then transitioned to the role of Information Security Manager in 2020, providing guidance and support to technical and non-technical teams while enhancing security processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Bridget Aikens completed their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Bridget then pursued higher education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in the same field from the same university, graduating in 2010. Following their MBA, Bridget Aikens pursued an additional Master's Degree in Management Information Systems, General, which they completed at the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2012. This provided their with a strong foundation in both business administration and management information systems. Additionally, in October 2022, they obtained a certification in AZ-500T00 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies from New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.