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IFSEC Global Influencers 2018 – Cybersecurity

7. Matt Bishop PhD, University of California, Davis

Matt Bishop received his PhD in computer science from Purdue University, where he specialized in computer security, in 1984. He was a research scientist at the Research Institute of Advanced Computer Science and was on the faculty at Dartmouth College before joining the Department of Computer Science at the University of California at Davis.

His main research area is the analysis of vulnerabilities in computer systems, including modeling them, building tools to detect vulnerabilities, and ameliorating or eliminating them. This includes detecting and handling all types of malicious logic. He is active in the areas of network security, the study of denial of service attacks and defenses, policy modeling, software assurance testing, and formal modeling of access control. He is interested in electronic voting, was one of the members of the RABA study for Maryland, and was one of the two principle investigators of the California Top-to-Bottom Review, which performed a technical review of all electronic voting systems certified in the State of California. He is active in information assurance education. His textbook, “Computer Security: Art and Science”, was published in December 2002 by Addison-Wesley Professional. He teaches introductory programming, software engineering, operating systems, and (of course) computer security.

6. Theresa Grafenstine, MD, Deloitte

Demonstrated excellence in executive leadership; leading change; developing high performing teams; managing innovation; bringing strategic foresight and delivering risk assessments to leaders at highest levels of public trust; and building international coalitions and partnerships. Through her leadership roles as ISACA’s International chairman of the board, as a member of the AICPA board of directors, and as a founding member of the IIA’s American Center for Government Auditing, Terry has helped to advance the information technology, governance, internal auditing, and accounting professions and speaks globally on a variety of topics, including internal auditing, leadership, and cyber security.

5. Joyce Brocaglia, CEO, Alta Associates and founder, Executive Women’s Forum

Her nomination in full: “Joyce Brocaglia has displayed exemplary vision and leadership in the field of cybersecurity by placing Chief Information Security Officers and building world class, diverse teams. She has also dedicated her career to advancing women leaders in cybersecurity. Joyce successfully runs two businesses simultaneously. Alta Associates, which she founded in 1986, is the leading executive search firm specializing in Cybersecurity. It is almost unheard of for a self-funded recruitment firm to thrive for over 31 years, but under Joyce’s leadership Alta Associates continues to do so and was listed by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Recruiting Firms in 2017! “The Executive Women’s Forum that Joyce founded celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2017 as the largest member organization that engages, develops and advances women in cybersecurity. Joyce is not only a leader of the two companies she founded, she is considered one of the foremost leaders in the cybersecurity industry regarding workforce and women’s leadership issues. Joyce is the kind of leader that is authentic, approachable and generous with her knowledge and network.

“Joyce is truly a visionary in creating companies, engaging and developing leaders and creating programs and events that benefit individuals, corporations and the nation as a whole. Joyce had the vision to create a specialty of cybersecurity recruitment at the time that information security as a field was in it’s infancy. When the Russians hacked into Citibank in 1994, Alta Associates built the first ever information security organization and we they been placing Chief Information Security Officers and the teams that support them ever since. “Joyce also had the vision to create an organization for women in cybersecurity at a time when no such thing existed! Joyce is a pioneer who has cared about women in our field long before others considered it. Joyce has given a voice and a community of trust to women in Security through the EWF. Joyce has created scholarship programs that have given 12 scholarships for Master’s Science degree to Carnegie Mellon, and PhD scholarships to University of Missouri and Purdue University as well as 100 Black Hat Scholarships to students In 2017 Joyce hosted a historic Women in Cybersecurity on Capitol Hill Public Private Symposium attended by 125 executive women.

It is almost unheard of for a self-funded recruitment firm to thrive for over 31 years, but under Joyce’s leadership Alta Associates continues to do so and was listed by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Recruiting Firms in 2017!

4. Troels Oerting, head of global centre for cybersecurity, World Economic Forum

Troels Oerting, Group Chief Security Officer & Group Chief Information Security Officer at Barclays has been appointed 2017 Chairman of the Board at the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA). The GCA is an international, non-profit organisation dedicated to confronting cyber risk and improving our connected world. On his appointment Troels said: “I look forward to my year as Chairman of the GCA. Over the past year, since its inception in late 2015, tremendous strides have been made in development of projects that will have dramatic impact on the state of cyber security. Systemic cyber risk is an issue that every organisation – large or small, public or private – needs to address for themselves, their customers and to improve the digital world we all live in. The work GCA does is important for all.”

“Troels’ experience and wisdom are incomparable. His deep understanding of international law enforcement, systemic cyber risks, and financial institution concerns will enable him to lead GCA in its global mission. His passion to make a difference in cyber risk will ensure success.” Philip Reitinger, GCA President and CEO 

Oerting joined Barclays in 2015 and is responsible for protecting and enabling the organisation’s privacy and security across all platforms. He has deep experience in cyber security in both law enforcement and the private sector, holding various senior leadership positions with the Danish Police, including Director of Danish NCIS, National Crime Squad, SOCA and Director of Operations in the Danish Security Intelligence Service. He also spent 11 years at Europol.

“Thought leader in cybercrime and digital threats, former head of Interpol EC3 and Barclays, combines law enforcement with private sector experience.

3. Marci McCarthy, CEO and president, T.E.N.

Her nomination: Marci McCarthy is the CEO and President of T.E.N., an award-winning, woman-owned relationship-marketing company bringing information security executives and solution providers together through face-to-face events across the country. She is a driven, hardworking leader who dedicates all of her time and effort toward aiding the success and growth of the leaders and the up-and-comers in cybersecurity. It’s this attitude and spirit that has made T.E.N. the foremost provider of targeted, executive-level events for the industry throughout North America.

Marci has done an incredible amount of work throughout her career to uplift the information and cyber security industries, such as founding T.E.N.’s Information Security Executive® of the Year (ISE®) Program Series, which many in the IT industry consider the premier recognition and networking program for security professionals. Marci also launched ISE® Talent, which specializes in the searches of executives and professionals in high-demand security industry skill-sets and specializations. In addition to T.E.N., Marci endeavors to cultivate leadership, success, and growth in the cybersecurity industry. In 2016, Marci and the ICMCP created the Marci McCarthy Cybersecurity Certification Scholarship Program, providing $5,000 over two years to help women and minority students advance in cybersecurity and obtain certifications. She then joined the Atlanta Girls’ School Board of Trustees to contribute her extensive knowledge in leadership and cybersecurity to cultivate young girls’ minds and futures.

In 2017, Marci was named the Inaugural Advisory Board Chair for the NTSC, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that drives the national dialogue on technology security in the U.S. Marci is a sought-after speaker and moderator at a plethora of events focused on information security, STEM topics, women in security, and more. She endeavors to spread education and experience throughout these industries so they may grow and succeed to the fullest extent.

“Before joining T.E.N. I hadn’t seen many outstanding women leaders in the business world, let alone in technology. But working with T.E.N. I have witnessed Marci’s leadership, and as such am confidently nominating her for her passion not only for her career, but for inspiring and elevating women, minorities, and cybersecurity professionals. Marci gathers these “unsung heroes” together to honor their successes, proving their work is valuable and cultivating a successful future for the technology industry. She inspires with a pay-it-forward attitude; empowers her team to propel T.E.N.’s success upward; and elevates the importance of information and cybersecurity professionals.”

Chuck Brooks - General Dynamics Mission Systems

2. Chuck Brooks, Principal Market Growth Strategist, Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies, General Dynamics Mission Systems

Chuck’s a preeminent thought leader on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. LinkedIn named Chuck as one of “The Top 5 Tech People to Follow on LinkedIn” out of their 500 million members. He is also an advisor to LinkedIn on cybersecurity and emerging technology issues. Chuck has published more than 150 articles and blogs on cybersecurity and technology issues and is a frequent featured speaker at conferences. Chuck has also judged five Government Security News Homeland Security Awards.

In both 2017 and 2016, he was named “Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year by the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. Chuck’s professional industry affiliations include being the Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technology Committee, and as a member, Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Working Group. He is on the Advisory Board, Center for Advancing Innovation, and has also served as a Technology Partner Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Chuck has served in government at The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the first Legislative Director of The Science & Technology Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. He served as a top Advisor to the late Senator Arlen Specter on Capitol Hill covering security and technology issues on Capitol Hill. Earlier in his career he served a Special Assistant of the Director of Voice of America. He also was an Auxiliary Police Officer for Arlington County , Virginia. Chuck was also an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught a course on Homeland Security and Congress. He has an MA in International relations from the University of Chicago, a BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law.

1. Terry Cutler, VP of cybersecurity, SIRCO Investigation and Protection

Terry Cutler is a government-cleared cybersecurity expert (a certified ethical hacker), and the Vice-President of Cybersecurity at SIRCO Investigation and Protection, in Montréal, Canada. He specializes in the anticipation, assessment, and prevention of security breaches for governments, corporations, businesses, and consumers, as well as Internet Safety for Children. As a multiple award-winning information security strategist for almost 20 years, Mr. Cutler has advised some of Canada’s largest companies on how to prevent and remedy internal and external security penetration. For the general public, he developed an effective online learning program arranged in modules and updated regularly to keep up with the rapidly changing digital landscape in which “wild-west” internet bandits constantly seek and find ways to break into our lives.

Terry Cutler is a frequent contributor to media reportage about cyber-crime, spying, security failures, internet scams, and the real social network dangers that families and individuals face every day. Terry Cutler has coined the term Cyologist™ to describe what he does. His mission is to “help individuals and corporations protect themselves from data breaches and other online cyber threats through his videos, media appearances, coaching products and consulting services.”

Some of his COUNTLESS nominations:

“His ability to connect with his students and his talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior.

Terry is passionate about helping others and educating the public about a real and present danger. He is caring and down-to-earth. He’s willing to chat with you to find out how he can best help you.

“Terry has an Incredible track record and dedication to Cybersecurity, he exemplifies what are the best practices and approach to securing a company’s vulnerabilities.

“He is just fantastic at what he does. I had the opportunity to meet with him when I got frauded in one direction ticket scam and he was so helpful. He tried to help me in everyway possible.

“He has easily helped over a million people throughout the years; through his television appearances, his live social implications in schools, in industries and in diverse community group activities as well as on different media platforms and on the internet. Because of him, people are taking charge of keeping their own families & companies safe! He shares a lot of his knowledge for free. He’s always willing to help everyone at anything and at anytime! I am 60 years old and I can assure you that this man makes me and a million other older and younger viewers feel safer with all the knowledge he shares, he empowers us all. Terry Cutler is the “Real Thing”! He is also a great humanitarian! He deserves every possible award out there!”

Editor’s Note: This Announcement originally appeared on IFSEC Global and is featured here with permission.

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