Eugene (Gene) Fredriksen is a respected cybersecurity leader with more than 40 years of IT experience, including 35 dedicated to information security. Named by SC Media as one of the top security executives of the past 30 years, he serves as principal for Pure IT’s virtual CISO program and co‑founded the National Credit Union ISAO. Gene has held multiple global CISO and security leadership roles, authored five books, and contributes to industry publications. A sought‑after international speaker, he also advises universities, government groups, and security organizations, maintaining strong collaboration with law enforcement and industry partners.