Newton Centre, Massachusetts, United States
With over two decades of experience in information security, I am a transformational leader, advisor, instructor, and mentor in the cybersecurity domain. I hold the CISSP and GCED certifications, and I am a founding board member of the (ISC)2 Eastern Massachusetts Chapter and a member of the SANS Advisory Board. As the Principal CISO Advisor and Lead Instructor at Audience 1st, I enable the founders and GTM teams of VC-backed portfolio companies to create sustainable and predictable growth by understanding the cybersecurity buyer, specifically the CISO role, responsibilities, struggles, motivations, and desired outcomes. I also assist Cyft, an AI-powered MDR selection platform, in product and GTM strategy development and execution. Additionally, I serve as an Advisory Board Member at The CyberNest, a global community of cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts.
Strategic advisor to cybersecurity startups helping in GTM and Product strategy development.
Providing GTM and product advisory for cybersecurity startups.
Assisting Cyft team in product and GTM strategy development and execution
As the Principal CISO advisor for VCs, enables the founders in their portfolio companies to make smarter product innovation and GTM investments so they can create sustainable and predictable growth OR reach their next growth stage faster. As the Lead Instructor deliver interactive, face-to-face strategy and feedback sessions to help GTM teams better understand the cybersecurity buyer, specifically the CISO role, responsibilities, struggles, motivations, and desired outcomes (drivers of technology buying) so they can create sustainable and predictable growth.