Ricardo Ferreira

Ricardo Ferreira is an accomplished cybersecurity executive serving as the Field Chief Security Information Officer for EMEA at Fortinet since December 2019, where responsibilities include presenting at industry thought leadership events and developing trusted advisory relationships with G2000 customers. In addition to this role, Ricardo is a member of the Aphinia community for senior cybersecurity executives and an ACM CyberSecurity Policy Working Group member. Ricardo has contributed significantly to various working groups within the Cloud Security Alliance, focusing on AI risk and Zero Trust initiatives. Previous experience includes directorship at EY, cloud consultancy at HSBC, and senior architect roles at Rackspace, complemented by authorship of a book on policy design in the context of digital adoption. Educational credentials include studies at Saïd Business School, Stanford University, and other institutions, specializing in artificial intelligence and information systems.