Andres Andreu, the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Hearst and a renowned cybersecurity leader, holds prestigious credentials including CISSP and ISSAP, and is a Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE). With a diverse career traversing federal government, corporate sectors, and entrepreneurial ventures in cybersecurity, he is a mentor, startup advisor, and an acclaimed author.
Commencing his career in the federal government, Andres made a significant impact in lawful intercept technology, earning three U.S. Department of Justice awards for his contributions to drug law enforcement. Transitioning to the corporate realm, he excelled at Ogilvy & Mather as a partner and Chief Application Architect. Later, he consulted for high-profile entities such as the United Nations. Following this, his journey continued as a founding member and key executive at Bayshore Networks, which was acquired by Opswat in 2021, and as the former CISO at 2U, Inc./edX. Throughout these roles, his expertise has been pivotal in shaping cybersecurity landscapes.
Moreover, Andres’s leadership and innovative approaches have garnered him various accolades, such as Top 100 CISO (C100) by Security Current, Top 50 Information Security Professional, and recognition in leading industry publications. His extensive experience encompasses both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies, underpinned by a philosophy that balances executive and employee objectives.
- Author of “The CISO Playbook” (CRC Press, 2024 – ISBN: 978-1-032-76207-4)
- Author of “Professional Pen Testing Web Applications” (Wiley, 2006 – ISBN: 978-0-471-78966-6)
- Contributor to “97 Things Every Application Security Professional Should Know” (O’Reilly Media, 2024 – ISBN: 978-1-098-15217-8)
- Technical Editor of “Webster’s New World Hacker Dictionary” (Wiley, 2006 – ISBN: 978-0-470-04752-1)
- Author and/or contributor to articles with various magazines
Extending beyond writing to inventing, Andres is the author of patents in cybersecurity innovations (WO2020069367A1, US20200193035A1). He advises the Forgepoint Capital Cybersecurity Advisory Council and serves on multiple advisory boards.
As a Cuban immigrant and proud American citizen, Andres balances his professional achievements with a happy marriage and four wonderful kids. Furthermore, he is an International level certified Judo coach with USA Judo and an artist. Indeed, Andreu’s multifaceted career and personal achievements highlight his profound impact on the cybersecurity field and beyond.