Richard Devera is a Security Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. supporting National channel partners in the US. His background includes 20+ years of cyber security experience. Richard is involved in providing best practices security strategies and partner development. He is considered a technology leader within the company providing feedback on strategic and technology direction. Richard has held several successful positions at Check Point from a Security Engineer, Area SE Manager, to Regional SE Director. Prior to Check Point, he was directly involved with the Space Shuttle Operations and Mission Control upgrade with NASA Johnson Spaceflight Center Richard is a honorable Veteran of the US Armed Forces.