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Leo Taddeo Chief Security Officer Cryptzone

Leo Taddeo is the Chief Security Officer for Cryptzone, a provider of dynamic, context-aware network, application and content security solutions. Taddeo, former Special Agent in Charge of the Special Operations/Cyber Division of the FBI’s New York Office, is responsible for analyzing the cybersecurity market to help shape Cryptzone’s vision for security solutions. Taddeo provides deep domain insight into the techniques, tactics and procedures used by cybercriminals, to help Cryptzone continue to develop disruptive solutions that enable customers to defend against advanced threats and breaches.

Prior to Cryptzone, Taddeo led more than 400 agents and professional support staff in cyber investigations, surveillance operations, information technology support and crisis management for the FBI. He oversaw high profile cases, including Silk Road, Blackshades and JP Morgan.

Previously, Taddeo served as a Section Chief in the International Operations Division, where he managed FBI operations in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Taddeo has held various roles of increasing responsibilities in the field, including supervising a joint FBI/New York City Police Department Joint Terrorism Task Force and serving as the Legal Attaché in Rome, Italy.

After receiving his degree in applied physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1987, Taddeo served as a tank officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1991, he was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for valor for service in the Gulf War. Taddeo then earned a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University and joined the New York law firm of Mound, Cotton & Wollan, where he practiced civil litigation until entering the FBI.

Taddeo is a graduate of the CISO Executive Program at Carnegie Mellon University. He also maintains the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and GIAC Certified Incident Handler certifications.

Jim Penrose

Jim Penrose joined Darktrace in August 2014 as the EVP for Cyber Intelligence.   His previous experience includes 17 years of meritorious service at the National Security Agency (NSA) where he achieved the rank of Defense Intelligence Senior Level.  Jim is renowned for his innovative approach to cyber operations and has been called upon to solve the most complex challenges faced by the United States Intelligence Community.  Most recently he founded the built the NSA Operational Discovery Center from concept to full operations in 18 months. Jim was the first mission manager in the NSA/CSS Threat Operations Center and has been at the forefront of cyber operations planning and execution throughout his career at NSA.  After working as a Global Network Exploitation and Vulnerability Analyst for 3 years, Jim was tapped to be the Technical Director for the Computer Network Operations Division of the Office of Information Operations.  In addition, Jim has also served as the Signals Intelligence Directorate, Technical Director for Counterterrorism.  He completed the NSA Senior Technical Development Program and diversified his experience through assignments in the NSA’s Tailored Access Operations Office and the NSA/CSS Commercial Solutions Center.  Jim earned a Masters degree in Computer Science from George Washington University along with a BS from Drexel University.   In 2013, he was nominated for a Presidential Rank award for his contributions.