Ira Winkler

Ira Winkler, CISSP is the CISO at CYE Security, which raised $120M from EQT Ventures. Previously, Ira was the Chief Security Architect at Walmart and Chief Security Strategist at HP. He is a prolific author with a distinguished record of penning 8 books, garnering acclaim as both a bestselling author and an award-winning literary figure. Renowned for his captivating insights, Ira has graced the stages of premier events across 6 continents, headlining prestigious gatherings such as Black Hat and RSA. Moreover, Ira boasts a storied entrepreneurial journey, having successfully founded and navigated the strategic exit of two cybersecurity enterprises.