BC Bridger

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Sr. Director, AI Security at Verizon

Cumming, Georgia, United States

Overview

BC Bridger is a technology leader with two decades of experience, currently the Sr. Director of AI Security at Verizon. He specializes in risk detection and business enablement, holding CISM and PMP certifications alongside two degrees from The University of Georgia. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of cyber professionals.

Outside of his primary role, BC has a keen interest in boating and is a member of the Haig Point Club. He and his wife, Betsy, reside in Cumming, Georgia.

In a previous role, he successfully raised IT satisfaction scores by an impressive 350% within 12 months, a quantifiable measure of his leadership impact.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Topics They Care About

AI Security
Currently leads Verizon's AI security strategy. His recent posts focus on the risks of RAG systems, agentic AI, and the need for dedicated AI Red Teams.
Building Security Teams
Views people as a company's biggest asset and is actively hiring to build a world-class AI security team in both the US and Ireland.
Cyber Career Mentorship
Participates in talks and events aimed at helping students bridge the gap from the classroom to a career in cybersecurity, sharing his own career progression.

Media Appearances

BC has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Sr. Director, AI Security at Verizon
7-2022 - 3-2025
Sr. Director, Cyber Program Management at Verizon
12-2018 - 7-2022
Head of Enterprise Vulnerability Management at Verizon
1-2016 - 10-2018
Head of Information Systems and Cyber Security at Spirit Communications
2-2006 - 1-2016
Sr. Technical Director for Identity and Access Management at AT&T

Education

2002 - 2004
Master of Science (M.S.) from The University of Georgia
1997 - 2002
B.S from The University of Georgia

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Insights For Selling To BC

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with BC is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from BC

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will BC move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can BC take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And BC

Personality Compatibility


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