Tribe of Hackers Security Leaders

41Ray [REDACTED]

“I believe strongly in leading by example. In many cases, this is the difference between being a manager and being a leader.”

Website: RayRedacted.com

Ray [REDACTED] is the vice president of technology at a global solutions provider focusing on cybersecurity solutions for multinational corporations. In addition to a degree from Purdue University and numerous industry certifications, he has 22 years of frontline experience in the prevention and mitigation of attacks from cybercriminals, hacktivist groups, and nation-state actors. Ray frequently teaches advanced security for global corporations, as well as federal and international law enforcement agencies. Ray has spoken at InfoSec conferences such as Black Hat and Shmoocon, as well as teaching classes on operational security (OPSEC) at cryptocurrency conferences globally.

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