Brenda Fantroy-johnson

She is a distinguished cybersecurity and risk management leader with over 20 years of experience in information security, risk assessment, and compliance across telecommunications and retail sectors, currently serving as Cyber Security Analyst and Security Risk Manager at AT&T Wireless Services, where she has worked for over 17 years. Following a major merger, she refined risk management processes using NIST and ISO 27000 frameworks, served as the primary facilitator of the risk management process, and acted as the chief risk liaison between privacy and GRC teams, focusing on PCI DSS and SOX compliance. She also served as CSO Audit Security Tech Manager and Risk Management Lead, overseeing the entire risk management lifecycle and playing a key role in merging mobility processes with AT&T's established procedures. Prior to AT&T, she served as Security Awareness Lead and Senior Security Analyst at Nordstrom, where she facilitated security awareness training for over 500 employees and set new compliance standards for Visa PCI DSS and SOX projects. She is recognized as a strategic, detail-oriented, and results-driven cybersecurity leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong risk management and compliance skills to protect organizational assets and drive business success.