Modern CISO Network: Board Book

With over two decades of experience in information security, Devin Ertel has demonstrated his expertise at every juncture of his career. He is currently the CISO at Menlo Security, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's internal cybersecurity strategy and policy, extending his insights to benefit both the organization and its clientele. Under his leadership, the global security, compliance, and IT teams are united in their mission to reduce risk and enhance security across the company.

Before joining Menlo Security, Devin served as CISO at BlackHawk Network, a global FinTech giant where he managed a diverse team responsible for security, risk, and compliance. His previous roles include Head of Security and IT at Guidebook, a venture-backed SaaS company, where he built and managed the security program. Additionally, Devin contributed his expertise to several Fortune 100 organizations. He possesses hands-on experience in mitigating significant, high-profile breaches and dealing with global threat actors through his work at Mandiant and the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Devin’s reputation extends beyond his roles as a CISO. He is highly regarded as a prominent thought leader in the cybersecurity field, sought after by early-stage companies for his expert advisory services. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has made substantial contributions as a technical editor to multiple top-selling security books.