Gihan de Silva is an experienced professional in cybersecurity and information security management, currently serving as a Principal in the Chief Security Office at AT&T, with a focus on Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk Management, and Third-Party Risk Management. Previous roles include Manager of IT Security & Compliance at DIRECTV, and Manager of Information Security & Privacy at Protiviti. Gihan began a career in information technology as an IT Consultant with Ernst & Young. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Communication & Information Technology from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia.