Ira Winkler

Ira is the CISO and Vice President at CYE Security and an award-winning cybersecurity leader with nearly 40 years of experience across government and industry. A former Chief Security Architect at Walmart and bestselling author of “You Can Stop Stupid”, “Security Awareness for Dummies”, and "Advanced Persistent Security." Ira is globally recognized for advancing security awareness and strategy. His accolades include the ISSA Hall of Fame Award, CSO Compass Award, and Cybersecurity Champion of the Year. Ira’s dynamic keynote sessions and practical insights have made him one of the most respected voices in the cybersecurity field.