Steve Bova

Steve Bova is a seasoned professional in the field of information security and risk management. He currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer & Co-Founder at Paladin Global Strategies, LLC, a position he has held since April 2022.1 Prior to this, Bova was the Vice President, Information Security Officer, Private Client and Family Office Services at Hillard Heintze from October 2018 to October 2021.1

With over a decade of experience supporting families and family offices, Bova has established himself as a trusted security advisor.1 His expertise spans various areas, including:

1. Information security management
2. ISO27001 and CMMC program development
3. Electronic forensics
4. IT-centric and information security issues
5. Virtual CIO and CISO services

Bova's career highlights include:

• Defeating cancer in 2021-20221
• Serving as Bureau Chief - Information Services Bureau at Illinois State Police from 2002 to 20071
• Holding the position of Director, Public Safety / Homeland Security Sectors at Analysts International from 2007 to 20101

He is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), having received this certification from ISACA in July 2020.1 Bova's approach to family security emphasizes prevention and scalability, focusing on protecting persons, property, and data.13

Throughout his career, Bova has been recognized for his expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in relation to high-net-worth individuals and families.23 He has noted the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks targeting wealthy families and the need for robust defense systems in private client environments.3