Profile
Rick is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with a unique background as a practitioner, vendor executive, and Forrester Research industry analyst. Rick currently manages the global team responsible for Digital Shadows' security and information technology needs. Rick also runs Photon Research, the commercial cyber threat intelligence experts at Digital Shadows.
Rick's experience with internal and external-facing roles has enabled a leadership and communication style that allows him to successfully engage with senior leadership, executive peers, business colleagues, sales prospects, and customers alike.
Building upon skills developed as an Army intelligence analyst and incident responder, Rick excels in preparing for and managing internal security incidents and external global events. Rick also regularly speaks at high profile security conferences, including SANS, RSAC, and BSides. Rick is frequently quoted as an industry leader by media outlets including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, BBC News, Fox News, NPR, Dark Reading, Motherboard, and The Register.
Rick's experience with internal and external-facing roles has enabled a leadership and communication style that allows him to successfully engage with senior leadership, executive peers, business colleagues, sales prospects, and customers alike.
Building upon skills developed as an Army intelligence analyst and incident responder, Rick excels in preparing for and managing internal security incidents and external global events. Rick also regularly speaks at high profile security conferences, including SANS, RSAC, and BSides. Rick is frequently quoted as an industry leader by media outlets including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, BBC News, Fox News, NPR, Dark Reading, Motherboard, and The Register.