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Drew Nations

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Operating Executive | Cybersecurity & IT at Brentwood Associates

Los Angeles, California, United States

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About

Drew Nations joined Brentwood Associates in 2022 as an operating executive focused on cybersecurity and IT, with 15 years of experience in secure technology architectures, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. He works with Brentwood's portfolio companies on their cybersecurity and compliance programs and supports the investment team with technical diligence. Before Brentwood he was Executive Director for cybersecurity programs at Avint, and much of his prior work involved government initiatives including the US Navy and the Department of Homeland Security.

Invests in

Cybersecurity

Experience

  1. Brentwood AssociatesOperating Partner, CISOcurrent2022 — present
  2. Avint LLCExecutive Director, Cybersecurity Programs2021 — 2022
  3. SalvusCybersecurity and Management Consultant2012 — 2022
  4. Global Commerce and Services, LLCSenior Program Manager2019 — 2021
  5. Sharp Solutions, Inc.Program Manager, Lead Cybersecurity Consultant2016 — 2019Washington D.C. Metro Area

Skills & more

  • Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) — The Cyber AB
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPPUS) — IAPP
  • Cyber Crisis Management Planning Professional (C2MP2) — Cyber Security Training and Consulting LLC
  • Cyber Crisis Management Exercise Professional (C2MEP) — Cyber Security Training and Consulting LLC
  • Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) — The Cyber AB
  • ITIL V4 Managing Professional — AXELOS Global Best Practice
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — ISC2
  • Tenable Certificate of Proficiency — Tenable
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Power User — Splunk
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified User — Splunk

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Drew Nations?
Drew Nations joined Brentwood Associates in 2022 as an operating executive focused on cybersecurity and IT, with 15 years of experience in secure technology architectures, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. He works with Brentwood's portfolio companies on their cybersecurity and compliance programs and supports the investment team with technical diligence. Before Brentwood he was Executive Director for cybersecurity programs at Avint, and much of his prior work involved government initiatives including the US Navy and the Department of Homeland Security.
Where does Drew Nations work?
Drew Nations is Operating Executive | Cybersecurity & IT at Brentwood Associates.
What does Drew Nations invest in?
Drew Nations invests in Cybersecurity.
Where did Drew Nations go to school?
Drew Nations studied at The George Washington University School of Business (M.S., Project Management); United States Naval Academy (B.S., History); The Johns Hopkins University (Specialization Certificate, Data Science Executive).

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