Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Robert Herjavec to Keynote InfoSec World 2021

Shark Tank personality joins security leaders from the NFL, TikTok, Stanford University and others on the InfoSec World stage

New York, NY, August 5, 2021 – CyberRisk Alliance (CRA), a business intelligence company serving the cybersecurity and information risk management marketplace, today announced the addition of Robert Herjavec to the 2021 InfoSec World conference taking place on October 25-27, 2021 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group Inc., and renowned Shark on ABC’s Emmy Awardwinning show, “Shark Tank,” joins the roster of celebrated keynotes—security leaders from the NFL, TikTok, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Stanford University.

A dynamic entrepreneur, Herjavec has built and sold several IT companies. In 2003 Robert founded Herjavec Group Inc., and it has become a global leader in information security, specializing in managed security services, advisory services, identity and incident response for enterprise level organizations. Herjavec’s ability to interpret industry trends and understand enterprise business security demands has helped him achieve the profile of a global cybersecurity expert. He has served as a Cybersecurity Advisor for the Government of Canada, participated in the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce Task Force for Cybersecurity. His views on the threat landscape, on emerging technologies and on the need for a proactive security framework are regularly profiled across print, digital and television mediums.

The 2021 InfoSec World program will also feature additional keynotes from: Roland Cloutier, Global CSO of TikTok; Cathy Lanier, SVP and Chief of Security at the National Football League (NFL); Patrick J. Lechleitner, Acting Executive Associate Director, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations; and Andrew Grotto, Director, Stanford Program on Geopolitics, Technology and Governance, Stanford University.

Beyond the keynote presentations, InfoSec World will present robust learning opportunities with multi-session tracks covering cybersecurity’s most urgent priorities, topic-centered workshops, networking sessions, a full and dynamic expo floor, and much more. In total, over 110 speakers will deliver live sessions to an audience representing 800+ public and private-sector organizations.

“We’re thrilled to bring back InfoSec World, live and in person this October,” said CyberRisk Alliance EVP of Learning, John DelMauro. “With an amazing lineup of keynote speakers, and generous support from our partners and sponsors, we’re seeing that the infosec community is ready and eager to experience hands on learning and networking only achieved with an in-person event.”

About InfoSec World Conference and Expo
For over 27 years information security professionals have recognized InfoSec World Conference and Expo as “The Business of Security” conference. Produced by CyberRisk Alliance, InfoSec World assembles over 1,000 information security professionals from every market and field of study around the world by providing high quality distinctive content, training, peer networking and engagement with leading technology and service companies. For more information, visit infosecworldusa.com.

Sponsorship opportunities are available providing the chance to foster quality engagements and brand your company as an industry thought leader to over 1,000 IT security professionals. For more information on sponsorships, contact Tony Keefe, Executive Director, VP Strategic Partnerships at tony.keefe@cyberriskalliance.com.

Attendee registration is also open, which includes an all-inclusive World Pass with access to pre- and post-conference summits and workshops, as well as a Main Conference pass. To learn more about pricing and to register, go to infosecworldusa.com/2021/begin.

About CyberRisk Alliance
CyberRisk Alliance (CRA) is a business intelligence company serving the high growth, rapidly evolving cybersecurity community with a diversified portfolio of services that inform, educate, build community and inspire an efficient marketplace. Our trusted information leverages a unique network of journalists, analysts and influencers, policymakers and practitioners. CRA’s brands include SC Media, Security Weekly, InfoSec World, Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum, our research unit CRA Business Intelligence, and the peer-to-peer CISO membership network, Cybersecurity Collaborative. More information is available at CyberRiskAlliance.com.