Steve Warburton

Steve Warburton is a seasoned security professional currently serving as the Director of Security Architecture at Prudential Financial, where the focus is on zero trust strategies and enhancing network security. With a strong background in developing security strategies, governance processes, and management frameworks, Steve also contributes as a GIAC Advisory Board Member at the SANS Institute. Previous roles include Principal Architect for Enterprise Monitoring at Charles Schwab, where responsibilities encompassed network security and automation, and Principal Security Analyst at LogRhythm, specializing in security operations and incident response. Steve's career began with military service in the US Marine Corps and includes experience in financial management at the United States Naval Academy. Educational credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security from the University of Maryland Global Campus and ongoing pursuit of a Master of Science in Information Security Engineering from the SANS Technology Institute, alongside notable achievements in Taekwondo.