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Deb Briggs

Professional Summary



Professional Overview


Deb Briggs is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience driving information security strategy and governance across global enterprises. As the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at NETSCOUT, she is responsible for leading the company's comprehensive security program, including risk management, compliance, and incident response.

Experience Summary



Current Role


As the VP and CISO at NETSCOUT, Deb is accountable for protecting the company's critical assets and ensuring the security of its products and services. She oversees a team of security professionals and collaborates cross-functionally to develop and implement robust security policies, controls, and monitoring capabilities. Under her leadership, NETSCOUT has enhanced its security posture, achieving industry-leading compliance and risk management standards.

Career Progression


Prior to joining NETSCOUT, Deb held senior security roles at several large technology organizations, including serving as the CISO at a leading healthcare software provider and the Head of Information Security at a major financial services firm. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven track record of developing and executing strategic security initiatives that drive business value and mitigate emerging cyber threats.

Academic Background


Deb holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a member of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA).

Areas of Expertise


  • Cybersecurity strategy and governance

  • Risk assessment and mitigation

  • Compliance and regulatory framework management

  • Security operations and incident response

  • Emerging technology implementation and integration

  • Building and leading high-performing security teams


Professional Impact


Deb is a recognized industry expert and has presented at various security conferences and events. She has also authored several articles and white papers on topics such as cloud security, identity and access management, and security automation. Deb's contributions have been instrumental in enhancing NETSCOUT's security posture and positioning the company as a leader in secure product development and delivery.

Conclusion


With her extensive experience, technical expertise, and strategic leadership, Deb Briggs is a valuable asset to NETSCOUT and the broader cybersecurity community. She is committed to driving innovation and transforming security practices to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.