Rik Kirchner

Rik Kirchner is a security and protection professional with over twenty-five years of experience, currently serving as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official at IBM. Previously, they held significant roles within the U.S. Department of Defense, including Director of Threat Detection and Deputy Director for Counterintelligence. Known for their expertise in managing complex security operations and advanced Insider Threat projects, Rik has demonstrated a strong record of innovation and leadership, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets and leading diverse teams. They have also contributed to the educational sector as the Executive Director of the Institute for Surveillance & Threat Detection and have extensive experience in executive protection and counterintelligence.