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Earl Crane
Managing Director at CISOWise LLC with extensive expertise in cybersecurity risk management.
Earl Crane is a cybersecurity expert and professional with extensive experience in the field. He currently serves as a Faculty member at IANS (Information Assurance Network Security), a position he has held since December 2020.1 In this role, he provides experience-based security insights for Chief Information Security Officers and their teams.
Professional Background
Earl Crane holds the position of Managing Director at CISOWise LLC, based in Austin, Texas.1 He has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, policy, and governance, working with both public and private sector organizations across various industries.
Education and Certifications
Dr. Crane holds a Ph.D. in engineering management and information security from George Washington University. He also possesses several professional certifications, including:
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)1
Academic Roles
In addition to his work at IANS, Earl Crane holds several academic positions:
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Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University (since September 2002): He has taught numerous cybersecurity executives and master's students on topics ranging from technical cyber intrusion and incident response to cybersecurity policy and risk management strategy.1
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Adjunct Professor at The University of Texas School of Law (since February 2017): He teaches Cybersecurity Risk Management for third-year law students.1
Entrepreneurial Experience
Dr. Crane has also ventured into entrepreneurship. He was the CEO, Inventor, and Co-Founder of Emergynt from July 2015 to November 2019. At Emergynt, he developed the world's first executive digital risk management platform using advanced machine learning and AI risk algorithms.1
Earl Crane is active on social media platforms, sharing insights and updates about cybersecurity and risk management. His Twitter handle is @earlcranephd2, and he regularly posts on LinkedIn about cybersecurity topics and his professional activities.34
