Rick Patterson

Rick Patterson is a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer currently at Strada, with extensive leadership experience across various high-growth enterprises. Previously, they held key roles including CISO/CSO at CLEAR, where they revitalized security operations and played a vital role in the company's IPO, and Global Head of Security at Sidley Austin LLP, where they developed a comprehensive security program for a large international law firm. They also served as the Head of Security Architecture and later as Head of Security Operations at Bridgewater Associates, significantly enhancing the firm's security frameworks. With a background that includes service as a Special Agent in the U.S. Secret Service and the Army, Patterson brings a robust blend of tactical and strategic insights to the field of information security.