As an industry expert with 17yrs+ in IT Security, Ward brings to the board his unique insights for Insider Risk Management gained while leading globally distributed teams in highly regulated industries including Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Insurance, Insurtech, FinTech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Retail. From his time as a practitioner to the last decade of leadership, Ward draws from his experience working on both sides of the fence when building teams. Further, he knows how to build a collaborative program that pulls business units together to create a culture of prevention that’s built on strong relationships and approachability.

Passionate about program development, mentorship, and servant leadership, Ward is always the first to give credit to his teams for their hard work and achievements. His certifications include GIAC Law of Data Security & Investigations (GLEG), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), VMware Certified Professional 5 – VCP5-DCV, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSO) from ISC2. Additionally, Ward remains active in the security community as a member of Infraguard, ISSA, and is a frequent participant in national conferences. Ward holds a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Information Assurance and Security. The companies he has served include Accenture, Allstate, Carbon Black, Pheonix Cyber, and Oshkosh Corporation.