Larry Whiteside Jr.

A former United States Air Force Officer with over 30 years of experience in building and running cybersecurity programs, Larry Whiteside Jr. is a veteran CISO, CSO, and CTO in the cybersecurity field with extensive experience in C-Level security roles across industries including DoD, Federal Government, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Critical Infrastructure. In addition to his executive leadership roles, Whiteside also serves as a Board Director, leveraging his expertise to guide organizations in strengthening their security posture and achieving strategic objectives.

As the Co-Founder of CONFIDE, a boutique cybersecurity reseller serving organizations worldwide—from startups and small to medium-sized businesses to large enterprises—Whiteside is committed to addressing the broad and evolving needs of CISOs. By providing tailored solutions and expert guidance, CONFIDE empowers security leaders to navigate complex challenges, protect their organizations, and achieve their strategic goals in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Whiteside routinely advises corporate security executives and companies across the Fortune 2000. He has helped CEOs and board members of private cybersecurity companies achieve their goals in sales, marketing, and customer retention. A thought leader in the industry, Whiteside is frequently featured in articles about information security and risk management and is a sought-after speaker at conferences such as the Gartner Security Summit, RSA Conference, the SC World Congress, ISC2, Secure World, Black MEA, and InfoSec World. Whiteside is also the Co-Founder of Cyversity, a 501(c)3 non-profit association that is dedicated to increasing the number of minorities and women in the cybersecurity career field.