Mentors
Michael Anderson
Background
Transformational Cyber Executive with 25+ years of Polished EQ, Strategic Leadership, and Tactical Know-how. Master’s degree in Information Systems and Technology, Colin Powell High-Performance Executive Leadership Graduate, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, former Speaker of the Year and professional coach.
Why Mentorship?
I became a professional coach to help people break through limiting mindsets, patterns, behavior or know-how challenges so that they can obtain their dreams.
Tom Gore
Background
25 years in IT engineering and sales experience From mainframe programming, to LAN management, database administration, software development and then pre sales as an engineer. I decided to flip over to the direct sales role for the past 20 years with Cisco Systems, Palo Alto Networks, Tanium, SentinelOne and others.
Why Mentorship?
People buy from people they like is my mantra. I like helping others and sharing my successes and failures so that others may learn and benefit themselves.
Bill White
Background
Bill spent his entire professional career in Information Technology and Information Security. He has owned his own networking company as well as worked in Sales/Service, Accounting, Government, Banking and is now on the Information Security Architecture team at State Farm. Bill has obtained CISSP, CRISC, CISA, and GPYC certifications.
Why Mentorship?
Since Bill has such a wide range of IT/IS experience across multiple industries and multiple Information Security disciplines, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his mentees.
Ray Crago
Background
With over 20 years in the Information Technology field. His experience includes Information Security, Audit & Compliance, Network & Systems Administration, Data Analyst, Information Assurance, IT Support, SharePoint Administration, Policy Implementation, Training and Development. He has been a member of the FBI INFRAGARD and Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) for several years. Is a U.S. military veteran who has served both in the Army and the Air Force.
Why Mentorship?
I believe that everyone has the potential to be great. With the right guidance and support, anyone can achieve their goals and reach their full potential. As a Mentor, I would be able to help others grow and develop into the best version of themselves. I would take great satisfaction in seeing my mentees succeed, knowing that I played a role in their success.
Jobin Mathew
Background
Jobin Mathew has spent over 12 years responding to advising board rooms on cyber response as well as the response of some of the largest security incidents in the world. During this time, he has spent time with the DoD and cyber response firms, most recently at IBM. He recently completed his Master's Degree in Computer Science, a part of the NYU Cyber Fellowship Program, and maintains his GCFA, GCFE, GNFA certifications in addition to his Private Investigator license.
Why Mentorship?
I chose to be a mentor because early on in my career, mentors enabled me to grow in my career and aim high. I hope to provide this for those I mentor.
Joe Eagan
Background
I have been doing cyber for close to thirty years for various organizations both commercial and government. I do all flavors of cyber and cover things like Risk and Control Framework, third parties, and M&A.
Why Mentorship?
Cybersecurity is an interesting field and we can always use more people.