Bryan C. Kissinger, PhD is a seasoned IT and security professional with over 25 years of experience leading global teams in the successful delivery of technology solutions that enable business value. He is known for his ability to rapidly mature IT risk and information security programs and quickly deliver on the implementation of emerging technologies to solve complex business issues. He has served as the information security leader at multiple large healthcare organizations—this expertise is coupled with Big 4 consulting leadership across emerging technology, financial, retail, and government sectors. Using his unique business-minded approach, he is an advocate for, and has implemented many, next-generation security solutions focused on preventing and detecting current and anticipated threat vectors.

Dr. Kissinger holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Maryland, an MBA from Chapman University, a PhD in Information Technology Management, and a certificate in Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation from MIT. His certifications include CISSP, CISA, CCNA, CWNA, and MCSE.

Dr. Kissinger is a Navy veteran, having served as a Surface Warfare Officer for seven years on active duty with tours in the Western Pacific and Persian Gulf theaters.

He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Security Solutions and Chief Information Security Officer for Trace3, and is based in beautiful Asheville, NC.