Mike Brown, loanDepot’s chief information security officer, is a dedicated leader who proactively safeguards the company and its customers from increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats. His leadership was on full display during a recent, highly complex cybersecurity incident. His forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity continues to strengthen loanDepot’s defenses in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.
In early 2024, Brown faced a critical cybersecurity breach — the kind every CISO prepares for, given the increasingly sophisticated threats companies face today. Working tirelessly across all departments, Brown and his team navigated the incident, bringing the company back online in record time and minimizing the impact, all while remaining calm and focused.
The speedy resolution was largely due to the significant investments Brown and loanDepot have made in technology, platforms and policies during Brown’s tenure. He knows the stakes and importance of protecting company data, and the impact disruptions can have. His approach to safeguarding the company has always centered around the implementation of a risk-based strategy to mitigate threats.
Brown is advancing a “zero trust” model for loanDepot, a security framework that assumes no one inside or outside the network is automatically trusted. Instead, users and devices must be continuously verified before accessing sensitive data or systems, greatly enhancing the company’s overall security posture. Brown shares important security threat information with industry partners to help build industry defenses against the increasing sophistication of the cyberattack perpetrators.
Brown and his team are not only safeguarding loanDepot but also setting a standard for innovation in the housing industry, ensuring that technology advancements are closely aligned with security to protect customers and business operations.
Name:
Mike Brown
Title:
Chief Information Security Officer
Company Name:
loanDepot
