Doug Burton

Doug Burton is an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and seasoned IT leader with over 30 years of experience driving innovation, security, and operational excellence across higher education and enterprise environments. Having previously served as the Director of IT Operations at the University of Prince Edward Island, Doug has managed a multifaceted IT portfolio that includes service desk operations, infrastructure, enterprise applications, and regulatory compliance.

Doug has extensive experience with IT security audit compliance and the rollout of advanced security protocols including multi-factor authentication, zero trust networking, and endpoint encryption. His strategic leadership has matured institutional security processes, significantly improving audit compliance and operational resilience.

Throughout his career, Doug has held key roles including Infrastructure/Network Manager, Operations Manager, and Enterprise Systems Manager, where he spearheaded ERP migrations, established IT standards, and managed multimillion-dollar budgets. His expertise spans security operations, audit response, change control, and incident management, all underpinned by a commitment to service excellence and team development.

Whether leading complex transformations or advising on strategic security frameworks, Doug brings a wealth of experience, integrity, and vision to every engagement..