Russell Safirstein

Russell Safirstein is an experienced executive in cybersecurity and risk advisory, currently serving as President and CEO of Redpoint Cyber, a firm specializing in threat response and managed cybersecurity services since 2019. As a co-founder and board member of RYAILITI LLC, Safirstein has contributed to the development of a biomimetic artificial intelligence platform for diverse industries. Previous roles include leading Anchin Digital Risk Solutions at Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP, and serving as a partner and managing director at Prager Metis Technology. With a background that includes founding Paracon Group, and serving as General Auditor at Liquidnet and VP of Internal Audit at MetLife, Safirstein has extensive experience in internal auditing and risk management since the early stages of their career at New York Community Bank and KPMG Peat Marwick. Safirstein holds a BBA in Accounting from Adelphi University.