Field CISO
Ray Umerley, Field CISO at Coveware, brings over 20 years of enterprise security expertise to strengthen client programs. Formerly Chief Information Risk Officer for a Fortune 500 company, he led global cybersecurity, privacy, and crisis management efforts. Twice named a Top 100 CISO and recognized globally, Ray holds a master’s from Boston University and multiple industry certifications, including CISSP and FIP.
Field CISO
Ray Umerley, Field CISO at Coveware, brings over 20 years of enterprise security expertise to strengthen client programs. Formerly Chief Information Risk Officer for a Fortune 500 company, he led global cybersecurity, privacy, and crisis management efforts. Twice named a Top 100 CISO and recognized globally, Ray holds a master’s from Boston University and multiple industry certifications, including CISSP and FIP.
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