The Mentor Collective

Highlights

• Chief Executive Officer, Liongard
• Former CEO & Board Member, Logically
• Former President & Chief Revenue Officer, Star2Star Communications
• Deep Expertise in Cybersecurity, Growth Strategy & Go-to-Market Leadership

• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Program Management
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Cyber Sales
• Sales Engineering
• Product Marketing
• Channel & Partner Programs
• Demand Generation

Highlights

• U.S. Public Sector Security Lead, Accenture
• North America Public Sector Security Leader
• Former CISO, State of Florida
• Deep Expertise in Public Sector Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership

Certifications

• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Incident Response
• Security Architecture
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Security Auditing
• ATO / RMF
• IAM
• Network Security
• SIEM / Detection Engineering
• Endpoint Security
• CTI Analysis
• Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Data Security
• Cyber Strategy

Highlights

• Founder & CEO, Criticus Consulting
• Advisory Board Member, Technology Advancement Center (TAC)
• Former Cyber Academy Lead, Raytheon
• Deep Expertise in Cyber Workforce Development, Training & Program Delivery

Certifications

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Workforce Development
• Program Management
• DoD Cyber Operations
• Intelligence Community

Highlights

• Cybersecurity Executive Counselor, Info-Tech Research Group
• Former CISO, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — 12+ Years
• 17+ Years of Cybersecurity Leadership in State Government
• Deep Expertise in Cyber Strategy, AI/OT Risk, Compliance & Incident Response

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• IAM
• Zero Trust / ZTNA
• Privileged Access Management
• Network Security
• Data Security
• AI / ML Security
• Data Privacy Engineering
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• Cyber Sales

Highlights

• CEO & Founder, SCYTHE
• Founder & Chairman, GRIMM Cyber
• Co-Founder, ICS Village
• Cyber Science Advisory Board, West Point

• Security Architecture
• ICS/OT Security
• Risk Management
• CTI Analysis
• Cyber Strategy
• Security Awareness

Highlights

• CEO, Cyber Ready Clinic
• Former Global CISO, Anomali
• Former CISO, State of Maryland & Howard County

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

• SOC Analysis
• Security Architecture
• Penetration Testing
• IAM
• Network Security
• SIEM / Detection Engineering
• CTI Analysis
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• FedRAMP
• Cyber Sales
• Sales Engineering
• Product Marketing

Highlights

• Senior Director, Solutions Engineering & Alliances — Automox
• 5+ Years of Leadership at Automox
• Former Security Solutions Engineer, VMware Carbon Black
• Deep Expertise in Solutions Engineering, Channel Alliances & Cybersecurity

• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response

Highlights

• Executive Director of Information Technology, Baltimore County Public Schools
• Former Director of Digital Safety & Innovation, BCPS
• 20+ Years in K–12 Technology, Infrastructure & Digital Transformation
• Deep Expertise in Data Governance, Privacy, Disaster Recovery & Educational Technology

• GRC
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management

Highlights

• CTO, State & Local Government — World Wide Technology
• Former CISO & Deputy CTO, State of Maryland
• Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Maryland
• Deep DoD, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy Experience

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Assessment
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Security Auditing
• ATO / RMF
• OSINT
• AI / ML Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• FedRAMP

Highlights

• Cybersecurity Sales Leader
• Former Tenable & BlueVoyant Sales Executive
• Deep MSSP & Commercial Sales Experience

• Cyber Sales
• Channel & Partner Programs
• Demand Generation

Highlights

• Former VP of Sales, SixMap
• 13+ Years at Dell Technologies
• Former VP, Competitive Intelligence & Global Sales Strategy
• Deep Expertise in Data Protection, Software Sales & Go-to-Market Strategy

Certifications

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

• Cyber Sales
• Sales Engineering
• Channel & Partner Programs
• Demand Generation

Highlights

• Founder & CEO, Tercion Strategic Consulting
• Former Cyber Threat Intelligence & Investigations Leader
• Former MITRE Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
• 20-Year U.S. Army Officer — Infantry & Cyberspace Operations

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• SOC Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• Digital Forensics
• Malware Analysis
• Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• ICS/OT Security
• DevSecOps
• Penetration Testing
• Red Team / Adversary Emulation
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Web Application Security
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• ATO / RMF

Highlights

• SOC Director, State of Maryland Government
• Former Cybersecurity Engineer, CyberBAT
• Former U.S. Marine Corps Technology Services Leader
• Cybersecurity Instructor with CISSP & PMP Credentials

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
• GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)

• Incident Response
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• IAM
• Privileged Access Management
• Network Security
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• DoD Cyber Operations

Highlights

• Chief Technology Officer, Automox
• Former Cyber Leader, U.S. Cyber Command
• 23+ Year U.S. Marine Corps Officer

• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• Security Architecture
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• IAM
• Network Security
• CTI Analysis
• Data Security
• AI / ML Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Program Management
• DoD Cyber Operations
• Intelligence Community

Highlights

• Chief Marketing Officer, HavoAI
• Former CMO — Exabeam, Expanse, Druva, Anomali
• Former VP & Head of Global Marketing, Splunk — Helped Scale Revenue from $60M Pre-IPO to $1.3B
• Deep Expertise in Cybersecurity GTM, Brand, Demand Generation & Category Creation

• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• Product Marketing
• Channel & Partner Programs
• Demand Generation

Highlights

• Former CISO, U.S. Secret Service
• Former Director, Department of Defense
• Former Chief, NSA Red Team

• DoD Cyber Operations
• Intelligence Community
• Red Team / Adversary Emulation
• Cyber Strategy

Highlights

• Sales Director, Strategic Majors — Blackwood
• 12+ Years of Enterprise & Cybersecurity Sales Experience
• Deep Expertise in Strategic Accounts, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics
• Engineering Background with Experience in Technical Solution Selling

• SOC Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• ICS/OT Security
• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Zero Trust / ZTNA
• Privileged Access Management
• Network Security
• Firewall Engineering
• SIEM / Detection Engineering
• Endpoint Security
• Data Security
• Cyber Sales
• Channel & Partner Programs
• Demand Generation

Highlights

• Chief Information Officer, City of Baltimore
• Former CIO & Deputy CIO, Howard County Government
• Former Director of Security GRC, HealthEquity
• Deep Expertise in Technology Strategy, Risk & Compliance

Certifications

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Incident Response
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Cyber Strategy
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• FedRAMP

Highlights

• Cloud Security Architect, GitHub
• SANS SEC541 Co-Author & Certified Instructor
• 20+ Years in U.S. Department of Defense Security Engineering
• Deep Expertise in Cloud Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK & Blue/Red/Hunt Operations

Certifications

• GIAC Security Expert (GSE)

• Threat Hunting
• Cloud Security
• DevSecOps
• Security Compliance
• IAM
• Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Data Security
• AI / ML Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• DoD Cyber Operations
• Intelligence Community

Highlights

• Client Executive — State & Local, CDW-G
• 12+ Years in Government Technology Sales
• President's Club — 201% of Goal

• Cyber Sales
• Sales Engineering
• Demand Generation
• Channel & Partner Programs

Highlights

• CISO & VP of IT, Public Storage
• 10+ Years of Technology Leadership at Public Storage
• Former Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations Leader at Pharmavite and Zenith Insurance
• Deep Expertise in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, Risk & Compliance

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• SOC Analysis
• Incident Response
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Security Auditing
• IAM
• Zero Trust / ZTNA
• Privileged Access Management
• Identity Threat Detection
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management

Highlights

• Head of Security, Fuse
• Former CISO, Groove & Head of IT Security, Pacific Fusion
• Former CTO with Deep Security & Engineering Leadership
• U.S. Naval Academy Cyber Tutor & DoD Continuous ATO Contributor

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Security Expert (GSE)
• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)
• GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

• Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• Secure Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Red Team / Adversary Emulation
• Security Compliance
• Network Security
• Cyber Strategy
• CMMC

Highlights

• Chief Information Officer, ManTech
• Former Red Cyber Program Manager — $18M DoD Program
• Former NSA Red Team & Blue/Hunt Mission Director
• Deep Leadership Experience Across DoD, Space Systems, Cyber Operations & Intelligence

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• Security Architecture
• Red Team / Adversary Emulation
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Zero Trust / ZTNA
• Privileged Access Management
• Network Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• DoD Cyber Operations
• Intelligence Community

Highlights

• Technical Director, U.S. Department of Defense
• 25+ Years Supporting National Security & Cyber Operations
• Deep Expertise in Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis & Red Teaming
• M.S. in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications — George Washington University

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
• GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
• GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)

• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• Security Architecture
• DevSecOps
• Red Team / Adversary Emulation
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Risk Management
• Network Security
• Endpoint Security
• CTI Analysis
• Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• DoD Cyber Operations
• Intelligence Community

Highlights

• Manager, Security Engineering & Risk Management — NIST
• 14+ Years at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Former Lead, FISMA Implementation Project
• Deep Expertise in Security Engineering, Risk Management & Federal Cybersecurity Standards

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Security Auditing
• ATO / RMF
• Cyber Strategy
• Program Management
• CMMC
• FedRAMP

Highlights

• Group VP & CISO, T. Rowe Price
• Former CISO Leadership at JPMorgan Chase, BNY Mellon & State Street
• 11+ Years at Goldman Sachs in Application & Infrastructure Security
• Deep Expertise in Cyber Risk, IAM, Application Security & Financial Services Security

Certifications

• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• SOC Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• Security Architecture
• Secure Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Penetration Testing
• Red Team / Adversary Emulation
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Web Application Security
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Security Auditing
• Cyber Strategy

Highlights

• Chief Insights Officer, Surefire Cyber
• Former Chief Product Officer, Surefire Cyber
• Former COO, Orpheus Cyber — Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Founder & Former Executive Director, BeecherMadden Cybersecurity Recruitment

Certifications

• Pragmatic Institute PMC Level 1 Certified
• HubSpot Academy Email Marketing
• HubSpot Academy Social Media Certified
• HubSpot Academy Inbound

• Incident Response
• Digital Forensics
• CTI Analysis
• Threat Intelligence Platforms
• OSINT
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Cyber Sales
• Product Marketing
• Channel & Partner Programs

Highlights

• Executive Advisor & vCISO, GuidePoint Security
• Former State CISO, Maryland
• Former CISO, Legal & General America
• Founder & Cybersecurity Advisor, Black Path Security

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+

• Security Architecture
• Vulnerability Assessment
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Network Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• Intelligence Community

Highlights

• Chief Information Security Officer, US Tiger Securities
• Former SVP, Technology & Operations Risk — Flagstar Bank
• Cyber Risk Leader — Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade & BNY Mellon
• Deep Expertise in GRC, Third-Party Risk & Incident Resilience

• SOC Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Security Auditing
• ATO / RMF
• IAM
• Privileged Access Management
• Network Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management

Highlights

• Senior Account Executive, Cyera
• Founder, DMV CISO Roundtable
• Former Enterprise Account Executive, Armis
• Author, Cybersecurity Sales: A Buyer's and Seller's Perspective

• Cyber Sales

Highlights

• State CISO, Maryland
• Former CISO, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
• Former CISO, U.S. Small Business Administration

• SOC Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• Digital Forensics
• Malware Analysis
• Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Zero Trust / ZTNA
• SIEM / Detection Engineering
• AI / ML Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Program Management

Highlights

• Field CTO & Principal Technical Advisor, MDR — BlueVoyant
• Former Head of MDR Delivery & Global Implementation — BlueVoyant
• 8+ Years at SecureWorks Across MSS, Network Security & Engineering
• Deep Expertise in MDR, MSS, Network Security & Client Delivery

Certifications

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• SOC Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• Malware Analysis
• Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• DevSecOps
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Web Application Security
• GRC
• Security Compliance
• IAM
• AI / ML Security
• Cyber Strategy
• CMMC
• Cyber Sales

Highlights

• Principal Strategist, Wiz
• Former State CISO & Risk Officer, North Carolina
• Former AWS State & Local Government Cybersecurity Advisor
• 17+ Years U.S. Marine Corps — Information Assurance & Data Leadership

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness

Highlights

• Division Chief / Component CISO — U.S. Department of Transportation
• 12 Years Supporting Federal Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
• Board Member & Government Programs Co-Chair — ACT-IAC Cybersecurity COI
• Adjunct Professor with Deep Expertise in Risk, Compliance & Security Operations

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Cloud Security
• DevSecOps
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Privacy
• Security Auditing
• ATO / RMF
• Zero Trust / ZTNA
• AI / ML Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Security Awareness
• Program Management
• FedRAMP

Highlights

• VP of Engineering, SixMap
• Former VP of Engineering, NCyber
• Former Technical Mission Systems Director, CACI

• Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• Secure Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Web Application Security
• Security Compliance
• ATO / RMF
• IAM
• Privileged Access Management
• Program Management
• Intelligence Community

Highlights

• Former Chief Product Officer, Start Left Security
• Former VP of Engineering, ThreatQuotient
• 8 Years at Tenable — Engineering Leadership on SecurityCenter
• Deep Expertise in Application Security, Vulnerability Management & Security Product Strategy

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Threat Hunting
• Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• Secure Software Development
• Vulnerability Assessment
• IAM
• Zero Trust / ZTNA
• Network Security
• Firewall Engineering
• SIEM / Detection Engineering
• Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Cyber Strategy

Highlights

• VP, Engineering & Service Management — CyberESI
• Former VP, Information Technology & Security — Globecomm Systems
• 20+ Years Across Cybersecurity, IT & Network Engineering
• Former U.S. Army SATCOM Operator/Maintainer

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Security Architecture
• Vulnerability Assessment
• GRC
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Security Auditing
• IAM
• Network Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Program Management

Highlights

• Chief AI Officer, Knostic
• Creator & Author, Cyber Defense Matrix
• CMMC Cyber AB Board Member
• SANS Faculty & Security Thought Leader
• Investor/Advisor to Leading Cyber Startups

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

• Threat Hunting
• Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• Secure Software Development
• Penetration Testing
• Red Team / Adversary Emulation
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Web Application Security
• Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Zero Trust / ZTNA
• Network Security
• Data Security
• AI / ML Security
• Cyber Strategy

Highlights

• CEO & Co-Founder, Senteon Cybersecurity
• Built an Automated Endpoint Hardening Platform
• Deep Expertise in CIS & NIST Security Baselines

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+

• GRC
• Security Compliance
• Security Auditing
• Endpoint Security
• Cyber Strategy
• Security Awareness
• Cyber Sales
• Sales Engineering
• Channel & Partner Programs