Darrin Brandal
Senior Information Security Analyst
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented and Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) with over 20 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity training, incident response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), endpoint protection, cloud security, and organizational compliance. Proven ability to drive comprehensive security programs, lead cross-functional teams, and foster collaborative environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Senior Information Security Analyst, Awareness & Training
ONSEMI
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted assessments and targeted training, boosting cybersecurity compliance by 27%.
- Executed phishing simulations, improving reporting rates by 15% and reducing vulnerabilities by 32%.
- Developed role-specific training aligned with NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks.
- Managed cybersecurity communications, authored executive briefings, and optimized SharePoint usage.
Information Security Awareness & Training Lead
GENERAL MOTORS
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed global security awareness initiatives impacting over 140,000 employees.
- Reduced phishing incidents through interactive multimedia campaigns.
- Coordinated Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities and facilitated external vendor partnerships.
Information Protection Technical Analyst - Team Lead
GENERAL MOTORS
06.2014 - 06.2020
- Directed endpoint security strategy using McAfee MVISION, ensuring compliance for 140,000+ endpoints.
- Initiated CASB testing, established collaboration hubs, and improved data classification practices.
- Designed efficient incident response workflows and escalated processes, decreasing response times.
- Mentored junior team members, enhancing overall security team competencies.
Infrastructure Security Architect
ACCENTURE
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Developed and enhanced strategies for Symantec Endpoint Protection and DLP.
- Streamlined remediation and escalation procedures, significantly reducing response times.
Education
Master of Science - Information Assurance & Cybersecurity (Network Defense)
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications: Media Arts
Michigan State University
Skills
Cybersecurity Training & Awareness
Certification
(ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional, 2017
Accomplishments
- Boosted training participation by 45% through gamification and multi-format delivery, enhancing employee engagement in cybersecurity awareness programs.
- Led content development for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, reaching over 10,000 employees with interactive security-focused activities, articles, and presentations.
- Integrated Power BI dashboards to monitor and visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) related to employee training, phishing susceptibility, and policy compliance.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and industry best practices.
Timeline
Senior Information Security Analyst, Awareness & Training
ONSEMI
04.2023 - 12.2024
Information Security Awareness & Training Lead
GENERAL MOTORS
06.2020 - 02.2023
Information Protection Technical Analyst - Team Lead
GENERAL MOTORS
06.2014 - 06.2020
Infrastructure Security Architect
ACCENTURE
03.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications: Media Arts
Michigan State University
Master of Science - Information Assurance & Cybersecurity (Network Defense)
Capella University
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