Gary Mc Intyre, Ma Cissp
About Gary Mc Intyre, Ma Cissp
Gary McIntyre is the Managing Director of Cyber Defense at Focal Point Data Risk, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in security services, he has worked at IBM and Cisco Systems and is recognized as a leading expert in Security Operations Centers (SOC).
Work at Focal Point Data Risk
Gary Mc Intyre serves as the Managing Director of Cyber Defense at Focal Point Data Risk since 2019. In this role, he oversees the company's cybersecurity initiatives on a global scale. His leadership focuses on enhancing cyber defense strategies and implementing robust security measures to protect client data and infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Gary Mc Intyre holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Alberta, where he studied from 1988 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in History from the University of Toronto, completing his studies from 1996 to 2001. He also holds a Ma Cissp certification, demonstrating his expertise in cybersecurity.
Background in Cybersecurity
Before joining Focal Point Data Risk, Gary Mc Intyre worked at IBM as the Associate Practice Lead for IBM Security Services in the Middle East and North Africa from 1998 to 2014. He then transitioned to Cisco Systems in 2014, where he contributed to their Security Services team. He has also been an instructor for (ISC)2, sharing his knowledge in cybersecurity for nearly as long as his tenure at IBM.
Professional Experience at IBM and Cisco
During his 16 years at IBM, Gary Mc Intyre developed significant expertise in cybersecurity, focusing on security services across the Middle East and North Africa. His role involved leading various security initiatives and projects. At Cisco Systems, he continued to build on this experience, working within their Security Services team to enhance cybersecurity solutions.
Personal Interests
Gary Mc Intyre has a personal interest in 17th-century science, reflecting a broader curiosity about historical developments in various fields. This interest may influence his analytical approach to cybersecurity and risk management.