Jacques Brados

Jacques Brados, CISSP, MBA, is an experienced professional in cybersecurity, particularly within Operational Technology (OT) environments. Currently serving as a Senior OT Cybersecurity Consultant at DirectDefense since September 2021, Jacques focuses on safeguarding critical infrastructures such as energy and water systems. Previously, from May 2014 to September 2021, Jacques held multiple roles at Black & Veatch, including National Practice Lead for Water OT Systems, where responsibilities encompassed cybersecurity risk assessments for industrial control systems. Jacques has also managed automated process control for water treatment plants as the Water Services Technology Manager for the City of Glendale, AZ, and has a rich background in manufacturing operations and information technology from positions held at United Loose-Leaf Inc., Procter & Gamble, and the US Navy. Jacques holds an MBA in Technology Management, a BS in Business Information Systems, and an AAS in Nuclear Technology.