About Information Security
The ISO Mission
The Information Security Office mission is to help our colleagues protect student data and maintain trust in the University.
Meet the Team
The Information Security Office is composed of professionals with extensive industry experience who have earned multiple certifications in cybersecurity. If you have an immedite security question or need, please call 310.506.4040 or email the team at iso@pepperdine.edu.
Director
The ISO department's security operations manager has worked in Pepperdine University's Information Technology department for more than 20 years, spending more than a decade in the Information Security Office (ISO). They earned Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), and Security Operations Manager (GSOM) certificates in their role in ISO. Their current work is focused on managing the security operations center, security architecture and engineering, security event analysis, incident handling, and system operations.
Security Operations Manager
The ISO department's security operations manager has worked in Pepperdine University's Information Technology department for more than 20 years, spending more than a decade in the Information Security Office (ISO). They earned Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), and Security Operations Manager (GSOM) certificates in their role in ISO. Their current work is focused on managing the security operations center, security architecture and engineering, security event analysis, incident handling, and system operations.
Senior Security Analyst (1)
This senior security analyst is an IT professional with more than five years of experience, currently serving in the Information Security Office at Pepperdine University. Since joining Pepperdine, they transitioned from Tech Central to a security-focused role, contributing to the University’s information security initiatives. They hold CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications and brings a strong foundation in technical support, network operations, and information security best practices.
Senior Security Analyst (2)
With nearly a decade of IT experience at Pepperdine, including three as a Senior Security Analyst, they bring a balanced, practical approach to information security. A GIAC certified professional, they combine technical expertise and analysis with clear communication to help strengthen cybersecurity initiatives and support secure, resilient operations at Pepperdine.