Mark Brown

Mark Brown is a cybersecurity executive and GRC strategist with a comprehensive background in information security, cloud, and AI risk management. Holding an MBA and several certifications including CISSP-ISSAP and CRISC, Mark is currently a Security Architect at Optum and a volunteer Board Member for the Cybersecurity Education Research and Outreach Center at Tennessee Technological University. Previously, Mark held various significant roles such as Director of Information Security at Surgery Partners, LLC, and Information Security Officer at Pinnacle Financial Partners. Mark's education includes a BS in Management Information Systems from Tennessee Tech University and an MBA from Belmont University.