Reet KaurReet Kaur is a highly experienced and accomplished information security professional. She currently serves as the Cabinet Executive VP and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the largest higher-ed institute in Portland, Oregon, where she leas a team responsible for all aspects of the college's information security program. Reet is a great example of how anyone can succeed in cybersecurity, regardless of their background or educational path. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Minor in computers from Punjab University, India, Master of Sciences degree from University of Waterloo Canada and Executive CISO certificate from Carnegie Mellon University. Reet started her career in IT as an application developer which created a pathway to get into information security. She has 20+ years experience working as a leader in IT and information Security in Fortune 100 and 500 companies like Nike Inc., AECOM, Fidelity and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commence (CIBC). She is renowned as a thought leader in organizational transformation, with a unique, globally-informed risk-based approach to information security, data privacy, IT, and digital transformation. She holds CISSP, CRISC, CISM, PMP certifications and is passionate about closing the talent, gender and under-represented minorities gap in cybersecurity. She is an empathetic leader passionate about mentoring and coaching to help uplift others in their careers. She is an avid speaker at security conferences and industry panels. She is also a content developer on Linkedin and talks about a variety of topics including information security, leadership and DEI. Read More Read Less