About
Rich Latayan, MS
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with Expertise in Leadership and Innovation
Serving as CISO and IT leader for two decades, oversee the cybersecurity program, steer enterprise risk management, and orchestrate responses to security incidents. As a transformative leader, drive technological advancements and implement robust data governance practices to fortify organizational security.
With extensive experience in global cybersecurity and IT leadership roles, including positions at Fortune 50 retailer, largest global pharmaceutical company, Fortune 200 manufacturer, and Big Four CPA firm, adept at presenting to board-level audiences. Lead financial planning and revenue generation efforts while passionately championing customer needs.
Empowers corporations through IT and Business Process Outsourcing (ITO/BPO) initiatives.
Hold industry certifications including CISSP, CAISS, CISA, CRISC, ISSMP, CPM and ITIL. Active participant in public speaking forums, presenting and moderating topics such as Generative AI, cloud management, third-party risk assurance, and business automation. Additionally, mentor to professionals in the cybersecurity community and served as an adjunct instructor, teaching digital forensics and systems security.
Speaker and Key Note Topics
- Evanta Keynote Speaker: Embracing Complexity for Strategic Advantage | Driving Growth with Data and Insights | Using Digital Acceleration to Sculpt an Enterprise Change | Inspiring Data Curiosity & Confidence | Optimizing Operational Efficiencies | Productivity & Protection | Risk Measuring What Counts | Navigating the Digital Future to Accelerate Transformation
- HMG Strategy Speaker: Making Security a Competitive Advantage | Beyond Algorithm - Navigating Ethics of ChatGPT
- CISO Exchange Speaker: Strengthening Security Systems for Sustaining Work from Everyone
- Consero Speaker: Connecting Security, Compliance, and Privacy to Improve Data Management
- INTIX Speaker: Behind the Screen: Patron Identity and Cybersecurity in 2022 and Beyond
- Security Current: CISO Loud Baffle for Innovation & Shout for Ease of Use
- Third Party Trust: Emerging Technology, Unknown Risks
Associations
- Evanta CISO Governing Body Co-Chair
- West Florida Cyber Security Alliance
- Chicago CISO Group
Professional Recognition
2024 Top Global CISO Award by Cyber Defense Magazine
2024 Global Leadership Award by HMG Strategy