Kayne McGladrey, CISSP

I%27m a CISSP-certified cybersecurity executive and Senior IEEE Member with 25+ years of experience advising Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises on security strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Ranked #1 worldwide thought leader in cybersecurity and risk management by Thinkers360, I translate complex cyber risk into business value for boards and C-level executives.

What makes me effective as an advisor: I%27ve led 20+ breach investigations with zero escalations to trial or press, conducted M&A cybersecurity due diligence on acquisitions exceeding $500M, and developed industry-standard GRC maturity models used by security leaders globally. My engagements have driven $10M+ in direct and influenced revenue while reducing incident response time by 30 to 45 percent across multiple client organizations.

Companies that benefit most from my expertise:

- Pre-IPO and growth-stage companies preparing for regulatory scrutiny and board-level governance oversight
- Mid-market firms in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, defense, or insurance needing to implement SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST 800-171, or EU AI Act compliance programs
- Organizations undergoing M&A activity that require cybersecurity due diligence or post-merger security integration
- SaaS and technology companies building GRC platforms or selling into regulated industries that need strategic advisory on market positioning and customer trust signals
- Portfolio companies of PE and VC firms that require cybersecurity readiness assessments before exit or investment
- Any organization where technical security teams struggle to communicate risk effectively to boards and investors

Author of %22Cyber Risk is a Myth%22 (CRC Press), 150+ media appearances, and former CISO in Residence at Hyperproof. I can respond promptly to time-sensitive projects and advise remotely.