Ben Mead

Ben Mead, CISSP, ITIL, is a highly experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as Director of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure at Avidity Biosciences, Inc., where responsibilities include architecting security measures for RNA-based treatments. In addition to this role, Ben operates as a Fractional CISO and Cybersecurity & Compliance Advisor at SDPCR, providing strategic development and advising on various compliance frameworks. Previous positions include Deputy CISO at Emerald, where Ben enhanced cybersecurity practices, and IT Operations Manager at Infracore LLC, managing extensive client portfolios in the biotechnology sector. In academia, Ben has contributed as an adjunct professor at multiple institutions, teaching subjects such as Ethical Hacking and Security Professional. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from ITT Technical Institute-San Diego.