Kayla Heyward

Kayla Heyward, M.S., is a seasoned security professional with extensive experience in information security engineering and threat detection. Kayla served as a Security Advisor II at ExtraHop, focusing on threat hunting, vulnerability detection, and authoring technical advisories. Prior to that role, Kayla was an Information Security Engineer at Driven Brands, where responsibilities included implementing a Vulnerability Management Program and conducting network vulnerability scans. Additional experience includes positions as a Security Engineer at AvidXchange, where Kayla worked on PCI compliance and data loss prevention, and various roles in IT and network administration. Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Information Technology and a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Excelsior College. Currently, Kayla is employed as a Security Engineer at Informatica.