Kayne McGladrey is a leading cybersecurity strategic advisor and public speaker, currently working as an independent Chief Information Security Officer. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience across various sectors in cybersecurity, Kayne specialises in translating complex technical risks into clear, actionable business strategies.
Starting his cybersecurity career as a senior systems engineer, Kayne worked at TDS Trace DataSystems and EEE Systems Group before contracting with various government agencies. Taking on leadership roles, Kayne served as Director of Worldwide Professional Services at Centrify and Director of Information Security Services at Integral Partners LLC. Passionate about diversity within the industry, he co-founded Include Cybersecurity, a non-profit organisation dedicated to changing the face of cybersecurity professionals. Expanding his work in cybersecurity, he became a Field CISO at Hyperproof, where he authored the industry-standard GRC Maturity Model, a framework designed to move organisations beyond checklist compliance toward genuine risk management. Leaving Hyperproof to become an independent virtual CISO, Kayne works with organisations, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 businesses, to align security operations with business goals.
Recognised for his work, Kayne has received multiple honours from Thinkers360, including No.1 Thought Leader in Cybersecurity, Elite Expert in Risk Management and Top 10 Thought Leader in AI governance, alongside being named as one of the Top 100 B2B Thought Leaders in North America. His expert insights and commentary have appeared in around 300 publications, including USA Today, VentureBeat and the Financial Times. Kayne has also featured on leading podcasts, including ‘Cyberwire Daily’, ‘Paul’s Security Weekly’, and ‘The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley’.
An influential voice in cybersecurity, Kayne has delivered talks at major industry events, including the RSA Conference, the Gartner IT Security & Risk Symposium, the ISACA GRC Conference, and the ISC2 Congress. His speaking topics include AI governance and ethics, diversity in cybersecurity and cyber risk as a business imperative. If you are looking for a cybersecurity expert to provide practical insights to implement in your business, hire Kayne as a speaker for your next event now.
Kayne McGladrey's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Cyber Risk as a Business Imperative: Framing security threats as financial and reputational risks that require board-level attention.
- The GRC Maturity Model: A practical guide to assessing and advancing governance programs from traditional to optimal stages.
- Future-Proofing Against Regulation: Detailed analysis of the EU AI Act, FCA claims in the United States, and DORA compliance.
- AI Governance and Ethics: Addressing the risks of agentic AI and the economic impacts of automation.
- Diversity in Cybersecurity: Strategies for building inclusive teams and expanding the talent pipeline.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
“Very inspiring and can help put cyber risks into terms that facilitate understanding for business folks.” - Cao Chung
“Covered serious information with the style and grace of a speaker who actually understands the subject and knows it’s an uncomfortable topic but needs to be discussed.” - D. Wright
“Skills for cutting through complexity and simplifying tasks to get results in managing risks.” - Stephen Zetter
- 2026 – Named No.1 Thought Leader in Cybersecurity & Elite Expert in Risk Management by Thinkers360
- 2025 – Named Top 10 Thought Leader in AI Governance & Top Voice by Thinkers360
- 2024 – Named No.1 Worldwide Thought Leader for Cybersecurity & Risk Management by Thinkers360
- 2022 – Field CISO at Hyperproof
- 2020 – Strategy & GRC Practice Lead at Ascent Solutions
- 2018 – CISO/CIO at Pensar Development
- 2018 – Co-Founder of Include Cybersecurity
- 2016 – Director of Information Security Services at Integral Partners LLC
- 2006 – Worldwide Professional Services Director at Centrify
- 2002 – Systems Engineer at Cingular Wireless
- 1999 – Software Architect at Safeco Insurance
- 1996 – Senior Systems Engineer at EEE Systems Group
- 1995 – Senior Systems Engineer & Lead Developer at TDS Trace DataSystems
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