Richard Bird is the chief customer information officer for Ping Identity. He is a cyber security veteran, a former chief information security officer and a former chief information officer. An internationally recognized data privacy and identity-centric security expert and global speaker, Richard leverages his diverse career experiences as a strategic advisor, solutions provider and former global head of identity for JP Morgan Chase’s consumer businesses to challenge current notions about cybersecurity. Richard is a frequent speaker on keynote platforms around the world. He is a Forbes Tech council member and has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg, The Financial Times, Business Insider, CNN, TechRepublic, Solutions Review, and the NYSE on topics ranging from data protection regulations to cybersecurity enabled consumer protection. His focus is strongly oriented to using his background to bring together companies, organizations, governments and solution providers to truly change the framework of cybersecurity by shifting our focus to protecting people ahead of protecting “things”.