Chera Bernard

Chera Bernard is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in the field. As Cybersecurity Director for Global Security Services at ADP from May 2021 to October 2023, Chera spearheaded Zero Trust Strategic Transformation and managed a team of security engineers and analysts. Previously at Truist, Chera established the Divisional Business Security Office and enhanced application devsecops during a merger. Chera’s career also includes significant roles at SunTrust, overseeing IT Portfolio activities for Cybersecurity and managing enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. Early experience at InterContinental Hotels Group focused on technology project management for data and analytics integration. Chera holds a Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science, specializing in Fashion Merchandising from The University of Georgia.