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Larry Whiteside, Jr.

Larry Whiteside, Jr.

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Larry Whiteside, Jr.

Chief Advisory Officer, The CISO Society

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CybersecurityInclusion and Belonging
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Fee Range - $8000-$10,000
Region - North America

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Larry Whiteside, Jr.

Biography

A former United States Air Force Officer with over 30 years experience in building and running cybersecurity programs, Larry Whiteside Jr. is a veteran CISO, CSO, and CTO in the cybersecurity field with extensive experience in C-Level security roles across industries including DoD, Federal Government, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Critical Infrastructure.As the Founder & Managing Partner of Core Five Security, a boutique cybersecurity firm serving organizations worldwide—from startups and small to medium-sized businesses to large enterprises—Larry is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a diverse global client base.

Larry routinely advises corporate security executives and companies across the Fortune 2000. He has helped CEOs and board members of private cybersecurity companies achieve their goals in sales, marketing, and customer retention. A thought leader in the industry, Larry is frequently featured in articles about information security and risk management and is a sought-after speaker at conferences such as the Gartner Security Summit, RSA Conference, the SC World Congress, ISC2, Secure World, Black MEA, and InfoSec World. Larry is also the Co-Founder of Cyversity, a 501(c)3 non-profit association that is dedicated to increasing the number of minorities and women in the cybersecurity career field.

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Larry Whiteside Jr. is a visionary leader who bridges cybersecurity, business strategy, and leadership. His insights empower CISOs to drive security, revenue, and organizational success.

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