Gary Bahadur

Information Security Executive, Business Continuity, Managed Security, Startup, Risk and Compliance, Healthcare Security

Gary Bahadur is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the information security and technology industry.

He is the founder of Kraa Security LLC, established in 2007, which specializes in Risk Assessment Services, Social Media Security, and Government Compliance Services for companies across all sectors.

Previously, Gary was the co-founder and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Foundstone Inc, a notable security vulnerability company that was acquired by McAfee in 2004.

At Ankura Consulting, he served as a Managing Director overseeing the Cybersecurity practice and offering diverse services to clients in various industries.

During his tenure at Bank of America as a Senior Vice President in 2007, he revamped the Global Threat Management Lifecycle strategy and Risk Forecasting strategy.

Gary also served as the President and co-founder of Ether2 Corporation and held managerial positions at Ernst & Young and PriceWaterhouse where he handled security audits and special service engagements for clients spanning financial services, manufacturing, retailing, and pharmaceuticals.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Gary Bahadur is an accomplished author with three published books and a prolific writer for magazines like Silicon India, In Focus Magazine, SysAdmin, Login, and Information Security Magazine.

He is a sought-after speaker at various conferences globally, including prestigious events such as University of Miami Global Business Forum, Hacker Halted, ISACA Conference, and Networld+Interop.

Throughout his career, Gary has received numerous accolades and recognitions, including listings in Silicon India Magazine's si100, Abacus Awards, and being a finalist for various tech and business leadership awards.

In terms of education, Gary Bahadur studied at Bronx HS of Science, Grace Church School, New York University where he earned a BS in Finance and Information Systems, and NYU Stern School of Business.

Currently, he is a Partner at Kraa Security and has held leadership roles in several renowned organizations such as Ankura Consulting, Razient, Bank of America, Ether2, Foundstone, Ernst & Young, and Price Waterhouse.