Kayne McGladrey

Kayne McGladrey is the CISO in Residence at Hyperproof, a senior IEEE member, and author of the GRC Maturity Model. With nearly three decades of experience in cybersecurity, he specializes in helping organizations navigate the intersection of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) to build more secure and resilient businesses.

His work focuses on enabling CISOs, internal audit teams, and executives to align cybersecurity and business goals, communicate effectively with boards, and proactively address evolving global regulations. As a recognized thought leader, he’s spoken at events like Gartner IT Security & Risk, RSA, ISACA GRC, and the ISC2 Congress. His presentations are nuanced, accessible, and actionable, offering attendees practical guidance on current cybersecurity challenges and opportunities.
Throughout his career, he’s advised Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, leveraging his ability to bridge the gap between business and technology. He’s passionate about reducing organizational friction, improving GRC maturity, and inspiring underrepresented communities to pursue cybersecurity careers.