Taylor Hersom

Founder & CEO at Eden Data

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I am the CEO and Founder of Eden Data, a cybersecurity firm that focuses on the next generation of businesses that are ready to build security and privacy into their DNA, from their culture & technologies to their entire operating processes. I build world-class security programs for organizations who not only want to embrace cybersecurity but want to realize the benefits of putting data privacy first, from brand recognition to customer loyalty, while realizing substantial ROI. My keen understanding of cybersecurity & compliance as it relates to the next generation of companies, who are predominantly de-centralized and cloud-centric, assists in building cybersecurity programs that work for them. Eden Data is on a mission to break the outdated mold of traditional consulting in the cybersecurity space. I believe in investing in people and relationships over anything else, striving to make everyone feel like an integral part of the team, and offering opportunities for anyone who wants to step up and be a leader in the cybersecurity startup space. I started my career at Deloitte where I advised Fortune 500 companies on compliance and security tactics. From there, I took a role as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a local firm where I was not only responsible for building an entire security program from the ground up, but I was also one of the youngest executive-level security officers in the industry. I currently serve as the security thought leader for multiple organizations globally, managing my professional and personal brand through two founded companies: Eden Data and Millennial CISO, and additionally as CompTIA’s first-ever Cybersecurity Advisory Council on the Board. From speaking engagements to blog content, I leverage my obsession of cybersecurity and leadership to stay informed about the current state of cybersecurity to my followers throughout all social media channels. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems and Services from the University of Montana.