With more than 30 years of experience, Gerard’s deep industry knowledge allows him to understand security professionals’ operational challenges in his role as Chief Information Security Officer at RKON. His expertise and passion are in Identity and Access Management (IAM), data governance and protection, and compliance. Gerard holds many certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC), and more. He earned a Master’s Degree in Information Security and Assurance and his Bachelor of Science in Information Security from Western Governors University.