Richard D Cannon

Richard D Cannon, CISM has extensive experience in information security and cyber defense. Richard D has held various leadership positions in renowned organizations such as Smile Doctors, Hudson's Bay Company, Frontier Communications, XPO Logistics, MUFG, Experian, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

At Smile Doctors, Richard served as the Director of Information Security, overseeing the company's ortho-focused dental support organization. Richard D also held the position of Director of Cyber Defense at Hudson's Bay Company, where they managed investments and businesses related to technology, retail operations, and real estate.

Richard's experience also includes serving as the Director of Cyber Security at Frontier Communications, where they led and directed the company's Cyber Security Program. Prior to this, they worked as an independent consultant, specializing in the development of cyber security programs for small to medium-sized businesses.

Their diverse skill set is further enhanced by their role as the Vice President of Information Security at XPO Logistics, Inc., where they led key Cyber Security initiatives and transformed teams into a "Fusion Center" for improved threat detection and response. Richard D also worked as the Director of Data Protection at MUFG, managing enterprise programs in data loss prevention and user behavior analytics.

At Experian, Richard held several positions, including VP Global Head of Cyber Security Investigations and Corporate Security, where they led strategic cyber security defense planning and the corporate security program. Richard D also served as the Global Director of Investigations, creating and leading initiatives to provide forensic and investigative services. Additionally, they started their career at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) as the Director of Forensic Technology.

Overall, Richard D Cannon, CISM brings extensive expertise in information security, cyber defense, data protection, and investigative techniques, making him a highly skilled professional in the field.

Richard D Cannon, CISM holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science degree from Texas State University. Richard D obtained this degree without specific start and end years. In addition to their bachelor's degree, Richard has acquired numerous certifications throughout their career. These include the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) certification from ISACA, which they obtained in July 2021. Richard D also holds certifications such as Certified Agile Leadership Essentials (CAL-E) and Certified Agile Leadership for Teams (CAL-T) from Scrum Alliance, both acquired in May 2022. Furthermore, Richard has the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) certification from the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), which they obtained in May 2004. Lastly, they attained the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in July 2002.