Mark Annati is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional, he is currently responsible for leading the cybersecurity program of a major organization, overseeing security operations, cloud services, risk management, compliance, and business continuity, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across the organization. He is currently serving as a voting board member of the InfraGard Boston Chapter and is the former CISO of advansappz.com and Extreme Reach (now XR). With a foundational role in developing Extreme Reach's IT infrastructure, he significantly contributed to its 14-year expansion, benefiting the global advertising industry, and resulting in a private equity purchase in 2022. Earlier, as VP of IT at FastChannel Network, he was instrumental in the company's growth and successful sale in 2006.
Mark’s 20+ year career in IT security management is marked by ongoing education in cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and risk management. Holding CISSP, SSCP, AWS Solutions Architect, and Cloud Practitioner certifications, Mark prizes teamwork and learning above all. Committed to ethical practices and continuous growth, he eagerly engages in collaborations that foster mutual development in the dynamic IT and security landscape. He draws upon his submariner naval experience, valuing teamwork and careful planning, to tackle IT and security challenges. He is committed to aligning security strategies with organizational goals, positively enabling business and benefitting clients. You can learn more about Mark here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tronpilot/