Chad Lorenc brings a wealth of experience to the realm of cybersecurity with a distinguished 25-year career dedicated to crafting and implementing security programs for a diverse array of global organizations. From Fortune 500 giants to billion-dollar financial institutions, Chad has consistently left an indelible mark on the industry.

His journey began with pioneering a startup venture before the "cloud" era, where he played a pivotal role in constructing multiple data centers and establishing a widespread ISP presence. Notably, Chad's creation included ISP-based security and storage ASP, setting precedents well ahead of his time.

Chad's expertise spans the globe, overseeing deployments in three dozen countries. He has orchestrated groundbreaking zero-trust security solutions that transcend endpoints, networks, data centers, and the cloud, all while championing the SASE edge model for enhanced security.

In his current role, Chad focuses his passion on cloud security, guiding AWS customers in securing their cloud environments. Leading a professional service security team covering the western United States, Chad generously shares field lessons on LinkedIn, providing invaluable insights to a global audience. His commitment to advancing the field of cybersecurity continues to shape the industry landscape.