Joe, the co-founder and CEO of Seiso LLC, brings 28+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience to the industry's forefront. At Seiso, a cybersecurity engineering firm based in Pittsburgh, Joe and his team work hands-on with customers, implementing modern security and compliance solutions tailored to their unique needs. His expertise spans information security governance, risk management, compliance, and aligning security programs with industry frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and 800-x. Joe's previous roles include enterprise-level CISO positions, overseeing cybersecurity, privacy, business continuity, and physical security.
Expertise
- Enterprise and IT Compliance
- Leadership Interactions
- Information Security Program Risk Management
- Security Frameworks
- Security Program Strategy/ Maturity Initiatives
Achievements & Contributions
- Cofounder and Chair of the Board of BSidesPGH and chair of the organizing committee (2011-present)
- Board Member, Bridgeway Capital
- Saint Francis University- Member of the Cybersecurity Industry Advisory Board
Certifications & Credentials
- ISC2: CISSP
- Carnegie Mello University: Master's Degree, Masters of Publish Management and IT
- Duquesne University: Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
- Member: Hampton, a private, highly vetted network for high growth founders and CEOs
Hobbies & Fun Facts
Joe enjoys family time with his wife and three kids and playing VR games to decompress while enjoying an amateurly-prepared old-fashioned!