Ryan Mc Geehan
About Ryan Mc Geehan
Ryan McGeehan is a Founding Advisor with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently advising multiple companies including Vanta and Signal Sciences. He has held various roles in information security, notably at Facebook, where he contributed to the establishment of the Bug Bounty Program and led initiatives to enhance security practices.
Work at HackerOne
Ryan Mc Geehan has served as a Founding Advisor at HackerOne since 2012. In this role, he provides strategic guidance and expertise in security practices. HackerOne is known for its bug bounty platform that connects organizations with ethical hackers to identify and resolve vulnerabilities. Mc Geehan's extensive background in security enhances the company's mission to improve cybersecurity through collaboration.
Current Advisory Roles
In addition to his role at HackerOne, Ryan Mc Geehan holds advisory positions at several organizations. He has been an advisor at Vanta since 2017, at Signal Sciences since 2015, and at AttackIQ since 2013. His advisory roles involve providing insights on security strategies and best practices, leveraging his experience in the cybersecurity field.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Ryan Mc Geehan worked at Facebook in various security roles from 2007 to 2014. He served as Security Manager and later as Director of Security Incident Response. During his tenure, he played a key role in establishing Facebook's Bug Bounty Program, which encourages external researchers to report security vulnerabilities. He also initiated 'Hacktober,' an internal program aimed at promoting security awareness among employees.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Mc Geehan studied at DePaul University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Assurance & Security Engineering. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in cybersecurity. He has developed workflows for managing high-severity security incidents and has been involved in red teaming efforts to test security defenses.
Consulting Experience
Ryan Mc Geehan has also worked as a consultant for the United States Digital Service from 2015 to 2016. His role involved providing expertise in cybersecurity within the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This experience further demonstrates his commitment to enhancing security practices in both the public and private sectors.