Strategic Guidance from Industry Pioneers

The SLONE Partners Cybersecurity Advisory Board comprises distinguished leaders who have shaped the cybersecurity landscape across critical infrastructure, financial services, government, and technology sectors. These industry pioneers bring decades of collective experience in building resilient security programs, navigating complex regulatory environments, and leading organizations through digital transformation.

Our Advisory Board serves as both a strategic compass and a critical feedback mechanism, ensuring our methodologies, market insights, and service offerings remain aligned with evolving industry needs. Through quarterly meetings, special briefings, and ongoing consultation, board members provide invaluable perspectives on emerging threats, talent development trends, and organizational security challenges.

Beyond strategic guidance, our advisors actively participate in candidate assessment frameworks, contribute to proprietary research on cybersecurity talent trends, and mentor our consultants on the nuances of security leadership across different organizational contexts. This deep engagement ensures SLONE Partners maintains unparalleled insight into what makes cybersecurity professionals successful in today's complex threat landscape.

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Board Focus Areas

Talent Strategy

Guidance on evolving cybersecurity role requirements, skills gap analysis, and future talent needs across emerging technologies like cloud security, AI, and zero-trust architectures.

Market Intelligence

Insights on compensation trends, organizational structures, and regional differences in cybersecurity talent markets across North America, Europe, and APAC regions.

Assessment Frameworks

Development and refinement of proprietary evaluation methodologies for technical competencies, leadership capabilities, and cultural alignment in security roles.

Industry Development

Initiatives to promote diversity in cybersecurity, support for emerging talent pipelines, and thought leadership on the future of security professions.

Meet Our Advisory Board Members

Dr. Michael Chen

Former Global CISO
Fortune 50 Technology Corporation
With over 25 years in cybersecurity leadership, Dr. Chen previously served as Global CISO for one of the world's largest technology companies, overseeing a security organization of 2,000+ professionals and a $500M+ security budget.

Areas of Expertise

Cloud Security Zero Trust Security Architecture Board Communication
CISSP CISM PhD Cybersecurity
Full Bio

Sarah Johnson

Former Deputy CISO
Major Financial Institution
Sarah brings 20+ years in financial services security, with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity governance. She led the cybersecurity response to multiple high-profile financial sector breaches.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Security Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Incident Response
CRISC CISA FINRA Certified
Full Bio

Robert Williams

Critical Infrastructure Expert
Former Government Security Lead
Robert previously directed cybersecurity for national critical infrastructure, with expertise in ICS/SCADA security, national security frameworks, and public-private partnership development for infrastructure protection.

Areas of Expertise

ICS/SCADA Security Critical Infrastructure Government Security Threat Intelligence
GICSP Security Clearance MS Cybersecurity
Full Bio

Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Cybersecurity Researcher
Leading Academic Institution
Dr. Rodriguez leads cybersecurity research at a top-tier university, with particular focus on AI security, quantum computing implications, and the human factors in security operations. She bridges academic research with practical industry applications.

Areas of Expertise

AI Security Quantum Computing Human Factors Emerging Technologies
PhD Computer Science CISSP Published Author
Full Bio

David Park

Healthcare Security Leader
Major Healthcare Network
David has led cybersecurity for one of the nation's largest healthcare networks, with expertise in HIPAA compliance, medical device security, and protecting sensitive patient data across complex healthcare ecosystems.

Areas of Expertise

Healthcare Security HIPAA Compliance Medical Device Security Data Privacy
HCISPP CISM Privacy Law Certified
Full Bio

Jennifer Lee

Startup Security Advisor
Multiple Tech Unicorns
Jennifer has built security programs for multiple technology startups that achieved unicorn status. She specializes in scaling security organizations, managing security in high-growth environments, and implementing DevSecOps practices.

Areas of Expertise

Startup Security DevSecOps Security Scaling Cloud-Native Security
AWS Security CCSP Entrepreneur
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Distinguished Previous Organizations

Global CISO

Fortune 50 Technology
2015-2022

Deputy CISO

Major Financial Institution
2010-2020

Infrastructure Director

Government Agency
2008-2018

Research Director

Leading University
2012-Present

Security Chief

Healthcare Network
2014-2021

Security Advisor

Tech Unicorns
2016-Present

Benefit from Expert Cybersecurity Guidance

Our Advisory Board's collective wisdom informs every aspect of our service delivery—from candidate assessment to market insights. Whether you're seeking cybersecurity talent or considering your next career move, you benefit from decades of industry leadership and strategic thinking.

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