Maria Vachino

Maria Vachino is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in strategic advisory roles, co-founding initiatives, and board memberships. Currently, as Co-Founder of Cyntgra since April 2021, Maria focuses on eliminating ransomware payments and enhancing critical infrastructure security. Simultaneously, as President and Strategic Advisor at Calvert Consulting LLC, expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging technologies is provided to both public and private sector clients. Additional roles include Board Member at Zeva Incorporated and former VP of Assurance and Director At Large at Kantara Initiative. Maria previously led the Digital Identity portfolio at Easy Dynamics Corp and held significant positions at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, specializing in identity management and data privacy research. Maria holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Johns Hopkins and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.