Nick RyanNick Ryan
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Officer
Cybersecurity, Technology Leadership & Strategic Vision
As a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer, I bring over 13 years of experience in developing and implementing comprehensive technology and cybersecurity strategies for organizations from $50M emerging enterprises to $4B mature organizations.
My expertise spans risk management, compliance frameworks, incident response, and building high-performing security teams. I've successfully led digital transformation initiatives while maintaining robust security postures across diverse industries.
Through thought leadership articles, industry speaking engagements, and strategic consulting, I help organizations navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape and build resilient security programs that enable business growth.
My approach combines technical depth with business acumen, ensuring security investments align with organizational objectives and deliver measurable value to stakeholders.
Core Expertise Areas
Comprehensive cybersecurity leadership across all domains
Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership for Enterprise Growth
Developing comprehensive security strategies that align with business objectives while maintaining robust protection against evolving threats.
Risk Management & Compliance Framework Implementation
Building and managing enterprise risk programs that meet regulatory requirements while enabling business innovation and growth.
Incident Response & Crisis Management Excellence
Leading high-stakes incident response efforts with proven methodologies that minimize business impact and ensure rapid recovery.
Security Team Building & Organizational Development
Creating high-performing security teams through strategic hiring, training programs, and performance management frameworks.
Digital Transformation & AI Strategy
Ensuring security is embedded throughout digital transformation initiatives, enabling secure cloud adoption and modernization. Building secure artificial intelligence governance programs to leverage AI with minimal risk.
Board-Level Security Communication & Reporting
Translating complex security concepts into business language for executive leadership and board-level decision making.
Vendor Risk Management & Third-Party Security
Developing comprehensive third-party risk management programs that protect against supply chain vulnerabilities.
Security Architecture & Technology Strategy
Designing scalable security architectures that support business growth while maintaining defense-in-depth principles.
FREE CYBERSECURITY RESOURCES & TEMPLATES
THOUGHT
LEADERSHIP
& INDUSTRY
PUBLICATIONS
Explore my extensive collection of cybersecurity thought leadership articles, industry insights, and strategic frameworks. Published in leading security publications and presented at major industry conferences worldwide.
Nick Ryan
Chief Information Security Officer & Chief Information Officer
Available for Executive Roles
"I specialize in building world-class cybersecurity programs that enable business growth while maintaining robust security postures. My approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver measurable results."
Certifications & Awards
Key Achievements
Generated $60M in Cross-Sell Opportunities from Data Labeling & Client Tagging Efforts
Identified thousands of clients ($300M in revenue) with Federally regulated sensitive data, launched campaign to tag these clients and enabled $60M in annual cross-sell.
Achieved CMMC Level 2.0 Compliance in Record Time
Designed and implemented security controls framework achieving CMMC Level 2.0 certification 6 months ahead of schedule, 20% under budget, unlocking $25M of net new revenue.
Led Technology & Cybersecurity Integration Efforts for 24 Mergers and Acquisitions
Integrated $5M - $150M firms in record times, minimal downtime, and unlocked an average of 18% increased first-year revenue across the 24 M&As due to efficiency gains, strategic licensing cost reductions, and more.
Transformed Security Culture, 65% Engagement Lift Across 20,000 Staff
Cybersecurity Awareness Month increased engagement by 65%, training completion from 83% to 95%, and optional training by 20%. Elevated Information Security from "cost center" to business partner.
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Ready to discuss cybersecurity or technology leadership opportunities or speaking engagements?
Executive Roles
Available for CISO, senior cybersecurity leadership, and CIO positions
Speaking Engagements
Keynote presentations, podcast appearances, and thought leadership on panels