Keith Rayle

Senior Director, CCISO Certification Program at EC Council

Over 25 years of global operational and consulting security and privacy experience. Currently managing an executive security certification program with over 4,000 global members. Created a structured quality program consisting of global representation within 4 committees supporting core functional processes and products. Also currently consulting to a $70B private equity firm, providing cyber leadership and guidance to 40 portfolio companies. Regularly analyze acquisition targets for security and privacy valuation, also providing divestiture guidance and planning. Chief Information Security Officer responsible for cyber strategy portfolio creation and implementation enabling a $7B IPO. Global Strategist for defining the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within security products, tools, and integrated cyber operations. Delivered global symposiums on AI, regular speaker on topics such as the history, workings, integrations, and broader uses of machine learning systems and integrations. Have led multi-project teams, directing simultaneous and complex integrations of technical security solutions for fortune 100 companies. Designed, implemented, and managed all aspects of corporate security and privacy programs. Have defined security executive roles and responsibilities, created cyber strategies, and services delivery portfolios to provide alignment of security programs to business operations and organizational needs. Wrote and taught several security industry certifications. 21-year military veteran as a nuclear weapons technician, threat officer, helicopter pilot, platoon leader, and various other military leadership roles.