Byron Williams

Byron Williams

Member, Lead Information Security Advisor, USAA

With over two decades of experience as an Information Security Risk Professional, Byron has been at the forefront of numerous security initiatives as a Lead Information Security Advisor on the Third-Party Cyber Risk Assessments team at USAA. Before his distinguished career in information security, Byron served honorably in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he embarked on a successful entrepreneurial journey, gaining a deep interest in cutting-edge technologies, which ultimately steered him towards a focus on Information Systems Management. Deeply rooted in San Antonio, Byron has long admired the mission of USAA, known for its dedication to serving military personnel and their families within the Insurance and Financial industry. Through determination and good fortune, Byron seized an opportunity to join USAA as an Information Security Third-Party Assessor, collaborating and working alongside highly skilled security professionals. In his current capacity, Byron influences and leads team efforts across the Information Security department as a subject matter expert, developing and interpreting complex Information Security governance and Risk Management requirements in close collaboration with the Enterprise Third-Party Risk Management governing body.