Introduction

Ryan Hays, a cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience, shares his journey from the US Navy to a career protecting organizations in the finance industry and beyond. In this introductory blog post, Ryan discusses his favorite work in offensive security, where he leads teams that act as "professional bank robbers" to identify and fix security flaws. He explains that true cybersecurity is about more than just checking boxes and following regulations; it's about building a program that integrates with an organization's main goals.