Rick Holland

Rick Holland is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with a diverse background in the industry.12 He currently serves as the CISO and VP of Strategy at ReliaQuest, following the acquisition of Digital Shadows by ReliaQuest in 2022.4

Rick's career spans various roles in cybersecurity:

1. He began his career as an Army intelligence analyst.12
2. He worked at Forrester Research as a Vice President and Principal Analyst for over 4 years.1
3. At Digital Shadows, he served as CISO and Vice President of Strategy for nearly 5 years before the company's acquisition.14
4. Currently, he is part of ReliaQuest's Office of the CISO and manages the global team responsible for threat intelligence and research efforts.1

Rick is known for his expertise in cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and vulnerability management.3 He frequently speaks at high-profile security conferences and is often quoted as an industry leader by major media outlets.12

In addition to his professional roles, Rick is a founding board member of the Security Advisor Alliance, a nonprofit group of top security leaders who collaborate to share strategies and mentor new CISOs.1