Dr. Eric Cole

Dr. Eric Cole is a distinguished cybersecurity expert and the founder and CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting, a firm recognized for providing information security services to Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, international organizations, and the federal government since 2006. With a robust background in academic and research positions, Dr. Cole served as Director of Research at the SANS Institute and Dean of Faculty at the SANS Technology Institute, both contributing significantly to cybersecurity education. Additional experience includes leadership roles at McAfee and Lockheed Martin, where Dr. Cole was pivotal in advancing technology and security strategies. Dr. Cole holds a Doctorate in Information Technology from Pace University and multiple degrees in Computer Science from the New York Institute of Technology.