Tracy R. Reed

29 Years of Cybersecurity Experience

vCISO
Cybersecurity auditor
Cybersecurity architectArchitect
Cybersecurity expert witnessExpert witness
Corporate charter aircraft pilot
Board member
Speaker

“I have a very particular set of skills…”

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ISO 27001Lead auditor Lead CCACMMC assessor CCPCMMC professional CISSPInformation security CCSKCloud security RHCERed Hat engineer ATPAirline transport pilot KS6PAmateur extra ASA 104Bareboat cruising InstructorCybersecurity @ UCSD Part 107Remote pilot

Tracy R. Reed is the Director of Cybersecurity Practice, vCISO, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Expert Witness, CMMC Lead Assessor, Security/Linux Instructor, Board Member and Speaker.

Cybersecurity Executive

Tracy R. Reed leads enterprise cybersecurity initiatives with strategic vision, guiding organizations through scalable and secure digital transformation.

Board Member

Tracy R. Reed advises executive boards on cyber risk, compliance, and governance, ensuring security is aligned with business objectives.

Speaker

Tracy R. Reed speaks globally on cybersecurity leadership, compliance, and workforce development, inspiring secure innovation at all levels.

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Tracy R. Reed moderating a Security Leaders' Dinner Roundtable in San Diego

Cybersecurity Leadership When Physical and Digital Risk Converge

Thu 25 June 2026

Reflections from moderating a security leadership roundtable on the convergence of physical and digital risk, operational readiness, and...

Instructure Canvas hack

Tue 12 May 2026

I was affected by the Instructure Canvas ransomware hack

Cryptography Lessons

Wed 05 December 2012

Simple explanations of how crypto works.

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