Rik Ferguson

Rik Ferguson is an accomplished cybersecurity expert currently serving as the Vice President of Security Intelligence at Forescout Technologies Inc. since August 2022, where responsibilities include being the global lead spokesperson and engaging with media to discuss cybersecurity threats. As a co-founder of Respect in Security since July 2021, Rik advocates for victims of harassment in both online and workplace settings. Additionally, Rik is an advisory board member at Vaultree, a fellow at The RSA, and a special advisor to Europol, contributing to the Advisory Group on Internet Security. Previously, Rik held the position of Vice President of Security Research at Trend Micro from September 2007 to August 2022, focusing on cybercrime and technology research. Early career roles include security and privacy architecture at EDS, senior product engineering at McAfee, and technical support at Impresse.com and Xerox, showcasing a robust background in security solutions and customer support across various organizations.