The Rise InfoSec Foundation proudly welcomes a diverse advisory board of respected security leaders, industry innovators, and mission-driven advocates committed to strengthening cybersecurity education and awareness across world.
Africa S Apollo, Head, Interpol Regional Bureau Nairobi and Chief Executive Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO)
Experienced leader in policing and law enforcement in general with experience in multinational Peacekeeping operations; A Rwandese who has worked and lived in Uganda, Liberia, South Sudan, France and Kenya.
Jessica Keele – Data privacy and Governance professional
Mick Moran CEO, Irish Internet (CSAM) Hotline
I am a passionate and inspired leader, manager, and networker. I have held several key roles in challenging national, international and online environments and adore public speaking. I am a subject matter expert in online child exploitation and consequently cyber security. I am currently the proud leader of the little passionate team at the Irish Internet Hotline.
Rod Rasmussen, Cybersecurity industry Start-up advisor & investor
Cybersecurity industry leader, start-up advisor and investor, but mostly retired.
Craig Silverman, Investigative Journalist, Digital Investigations, OSINT Trainer
I’m an award-winning journalist and author and one of the world’s leading experts on online disinformation, digital investigations, and media manipulation.
I’m the co-founder of Indicator, a newsletter and website dedicated to exposing digital deception and to equipping professionals with knowledge and skills to help them investigate it. I also teach and provide OSINT and digital investigative training to a wide range of newsrooms and institutions.
I was previously a national reporter for ProPublica, a nonprofit investigative newsroom, and the media editor of BuzzFeed News, among other roles. I’ve also worked with the Global Investigative Journalism Network, International Center For Journalists, and European Journalism Center, among other organizations. I love collaborating with journalists, newsrooms, and news literacy organizations around the world.
Over the years, I’ve helped launch an online news organization (OpenFile), created an award-winning blog and media brand (Regret the Error), developed an innovative research project and product prototype (Emergent), authored two non-fiction books, and been a columnist, contributor and editor for websites, newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and Canada.
Maria Thomas OSINT Analyst and Trainer, Behaviourist
Krassimir Tzvetanov Ph.D OSINT Trainer, academic, cyber and homeland security professional
Dr. Pattie Spafford, is an educator, artist, and independent researcher with a background in K–12 art education, community art initiatives, and higher education.
She holds a Ph.D. from Concordia University and has served as an assistant professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and an instructor at Concordia University.
Dr. Spafford is also a freelance artist and has been involved in equine therapy programs serving veterans and individuals with various physical and emotional challenges.
Matthew Vernhout is a leading voice in email marketing and deliverability with over 25 years of experience. As Principal Email Advisor at Email Industries, he helps brands improve inbox placement and build stronger connections through trusted communication.
He serves as Director at Large for CAUCE, Training Co-Chair for M3AAWG, and Communications Chair for the BIMI Group. Matthew is also the founder of EmailKarma.net and the Canadian Email Summit, which has brought together marketers and technologists since 2019.
Recognized as the ANA Email Thought Leader of the Year, Matthew continues to champion responsible, data-driven marketing practices that make email better for everyone.
Gary Warner Darktower / Intelligence for Good
Co-founder, Intelligence for Good
Director of Threat Intelligence, DarkTower
(Former)Director of Research in Computer Forensics, University of Alabama at Birmingham
(Former) Chief Threat Scientist, Phishme
