Brian Walker focuses primarily on the financial services and energy industries. Specializes in formulation of strategies to mature defensive capabilities for critical infrastructure, including both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) / industrial control systems (ICS). Assignments have included global clients, as well as regional clients in North America, Japan, Europe, and Asia. Has led maturation-in-place initiatives as well as provided interim CIO/CISO roles in support of turnaround/urgent situations. Has led the launch of information security and privacy subcommittees (ISPS), including definition of policy frameworks and all associated policies and standards. Operational responsibilities included adherence to regulators including SEC, FINRA, OCC, NERC, FERC, TSA and DHS. Has created and matured technology partner ecosystems including cybersecurity, infrastructure operations, cloud services, applications management, and bundled As-A-Service capabilities.