Larry Whiteside Jr

A former US Air Force Officer with 30+ years in cybersecurity, Larry Whiteside Jr. is a veteran CISO, CSO, and CTO with leadership roles across DoD, federal, financial services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. He also serves as a Board Director, guiding organizations in security strategy and risk management. As Co-Founder & President of CONFIDE, a boutique cybersecurity reseller, Larry helps CISOs worldwide navigate evolving challenges with tailored solutions. A trusted advisor to Fortune 2000 security executives, Larry has helped CEOs and boards drive sales, marketing, and retention. A thought leader, he speaks at major conferences like RSAC, Gartner, and ISC2 and Co-Founded Cyversity, a nonprofit increasing minority and women representation in cybersecurity.