Nick Ryan

Nick Ryan is the head of information security for a Top 10 accounting firm, Baker Tilly. Protecting the firm’s revenue by mitigating risk and meeting compliance, regulatory and business requirements is at the crux of his role. A core focus of Nick’s is to translate complex, technical matters to non-technical C-suite executives to garner support for security initiatives that empower the firm to thrive.

Nick is a proud “forever student” having earned over forty-five (45) industry-specific, leadership and cross-functional certifications. A frequent guest on cybersecurity podcasts, industry roundtables and peer groups with security executives, Nick enjoys strategic thought leadership and giving back to the community. In addition, Nick mentors several individuals who are seeking to break into the coveted cybersecurity space or to be promoted to leadership roles.