About

Cybersecurity leadership isn’t just about stopping threats. It’s about creating resilience, driving innovation, and making security a competitive advantage.

With over 30 years in IT and cybersecurity, I’ve led enterprise-wide security initiatives that protect critical infrastructure, strengthen risk management, and align cybersecurity with business strategy. The real challenge in security isn’t just defending against threats. It’s making security work for the business—ensuring it enables growth, builds trust, and empowers teams to think beyond compliance.

Cybersecurity is a test of leadership, not just a technical problem. Success requires the ability to communicate risk in a way that drives action, anticipate emerging threats before they materialize, and build a security culture that lasts. My work focuses on helping organizations bridge the gap between security and executive decision-making, turning risk into opportunity.

In addition to serving as a Chief Information Security Officer, I am the Founder & Principal Advisor at Hanging Rose Research LLC, where I work with executive teams, boards, and security leaders to navigate the evolving digital threat landscape. I also co-authored Cyber CISO Marksmanship, a guide for security leaders facing today’s complex challenges.

I share insights as a speaker, board advisor, and executive mentor, delivering practical strategies on cybersecurity leadership, AI-driven risk, and the future of security resilience. If you’re looking for perspectives that challenge the status quo and drive real impact, let’s connect.