John McClure is the Chief Information Security Officer at Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. where he is providing strategic leadership for the company’s enterprise information security program.  Sinclair, a Fortune 500 company, is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. Prior to joining Sinclair, John served as the Global CISO for Laureate Education, Inc., focused on supporting Laureate’s global footprint of universities and large student base – primarily located in the US, Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Brazil. Prior to supporting the commercial market, John spent over 20 years supporting the federal government – supporting secure infrastructure and information security missions for the intelligence community. John last supported the federal government working for the Office of Government-wide Policy assisting in creating meaningful cybersecurity policy for the US Government. John is a military veteran (Army Aviation, Black Hawk crew chief) who served with both the 101st Airborne (Ft. Campbell, KY) and the 5/17th Air Cavalry (South Korea) during his almost 9-years of active service. John holds a MS in Information Systems Technology from the George Washington University and has various information security and leadership certifications. Less   View all posts

Rob is a results-oriented strategic technology leader currently serving as the CISO for Allegiant Airlines. He is responsible for all aspects of information security, risk, compliance, and privacy for the leading ultra-low cost airline in the United States. Prior to Allegiant Airlines, Rob served as the Interim CISO for United Technologies Aerospace Systems, a leading airplane parts manufacturer for both the private and government sectors as well as CISO for the Arby’s Restaurant Group, a leading international fast food chain. With over 17 years of security experience, Rob also has experience in telecommunications, fintech, business to business, and health care sectors. Multi-industry experience allows Rob to develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges, positioning him as a trusted adviser among senior leadership. Rob also holds both an MBA in Innovation Management and Business Model Disruption as well as a MS of Information Security, which is unique among information technology experts. He is passionate about aligning information security to business needs and leveraging technology for strategic advantage. Rob is a sought-after consultant for startups, private equity, investment firms, and research institutions. He also serves on the board of advisors for several startup organizations. Less   View all posts