Phil Redfern
Director, Security Engineering at University of Nebraska System
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolPhil Redfern is a seasoned security engineering leader with nine years of focused experience building and maturing information security programs across the University of Nebraska system. As Director of Security Engineering he designs risk-based architectures and leads campus-wide efforts to inventory, protect, and defend software, networks, endpoints, and other critical assets while embedding cybersecurity into academic, research, and administrative initiatives. He progressed through hands-on endpoint and Apple device management roles into strategic leadership, giving him a rare blend of operational depth and organizational change expertise. Phil is experienced in aligning IT and business strategy across geographically dispersed teams, mentoring staff, and collaborating with peer institutions and groups like Educause to standardize higher-education security practices. Based in Lincoln, NE, he pairs an Executive MS in IT with a creative background (BFA), which informs practical, user-focused security solutions that balance protection with campus needs.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Executive Master of Science, Information Technology, Executive Master of Science, Information Technology at University of Nebraska at OmahaBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at University of Nebraska-LincolnCIC IT Leaders Program
Github Skills (3)
password-manager6
administrator5
macos4
Github contributions (1)
NU-ITS/LAPSforMac
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Contributions:7 commits, 6 pushes, 1 branch in 11 months
password-managermacadministratorpasswordmacos
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