Lawrence Smith

Lawrence Smith is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as Director of Security by Design at TriNet, overseeing Security Architecture and Engineering, Threat and Vulnerability Management, and Product and Application Security since August 2022. Previously, Lawrence held the position of Director of Detect & Respond at e360 from September 2020 to August 2022, assisting clients in navigating cyber threats. Lawrence's extensive experience at Deloitte from April 2012 to September 2020 included roles as Associate Vice President of Solution Architecture, Specialist Leader in Cyber Risk Services, and Specialist Master in Cyber Risk Services, leading initiatives on cyber security operations and developing methodologies for the firm. Additional leadership roles include Director of Education for the (ISC)^2 Chicago Chapter and founding President of Deloitte Chicago Toastmasters. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Computer Science from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, complemented by a certification in Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations from the SANS Technology Institute.