Faculty Directory
Paul Snyder
Paul Snyder
Paul Snyder is a Director of Information Security GRC with experience leading global teams of cybersecurity professionals in healthcare, manufacturing and financial services verticals. Paul brings a unique blend of experience leading Information Security GRC, Engineering and Risk Advisory teams, enabling him to translate complex technical challenges into strategic solutions that resonate with executive leadership. From guiding strategic risk initiatives to streamlining operations through data-driven insights, Paul brings both vision and hands-on expertise to securing today’s digital landscape.
John Strand
John Strand
John is the Owner of Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) where he leads the Hunt Teaming, Command & Control (C2)/Data Exfiltration and Pivot testing development. He is also a SANS Institute Senior Instructor. In these roles, John has both consulted and taught hundreds of organizations in the areas of security, regulatory compliance, and penetration testing.
Steve Swick
Steve Swick
Taryn Swietek
Taryn Swietek
Taryn brings over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, governance, vulnerability management and ethical hacking. She has established a reputation as a results-driven leader in the field and proven herself adept at managing complex security challenges across finance, government and healthcare organizations. Taryn currently serves as Risk Governance and Insights Lead for Google gTech where she heads efforts to bolster global cybersecurity strategies and implement cutting-edge governance programs across diverse portfolios.