Thomas Pace

Thomas Pace is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within the industry. As Co-founder and CEO of NetRise Inc., Thomas oversees the development of an automated platform that enhances firmware risk management. Additionally, Thomas serves as an advisor for both HiddenLayer and Passage, while also being an investor in Evo Security. Prior roles include Vice President of Global Enterprise Solutions at BlackBerry, following its acquisition of Cylance, where Thomas focused on holistic security solutions. Experience also includes senior positions at Cylance, lead instructor roles at Black Hat, and teaching cyber security at Tulane University. Thomas holds multiple degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, including a Master of Science in Information Science, and has been recognized for contributions to the Cloud Security Alliance as a Louisiana Chapter Co-Chair.