Billy Rios

Billy Rios is a co-founder of QED Secure Solutions, where strategic direction and execution of initiatives for embedded, IoT, and smart building security solutions are led. Rios also serves as a venture adviser at YL Ventures, providing tech due diligence for connected device startups. Previous roles include Global Managing Director of Professional Services at Cylance, where oversight of the consulting force's strategy and execution was managed, and a Security Ninja at Google, leading the security response for web properties. Additional experience encompasses founding SpearPoint Security Services, a senior consultant role at VeriSign, and security program management at Microsoft. Rios holds multiple degrees, including an MBA in Business Administration and a Master's in Information Systems, along with ongoing studies in Applied Intelligence.