Earl Crane
About Earl Crane
Earl Crane is an accomplished academic and cybersecurity expert currently serving as an advisor at C2 Labs, Inc. and as faculty at IANS, with extensive experience in risk management and cybersecurity education.
Current Role at IANS
Earl Crane serves as Faculty at IANS, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the organization’s mission of providing expert guidance and resources in cybersecurity. His experience and knowledge in the field enhance the educational offerings at IANS, where he engages with professionals seeking to improve their cybersecurity strategies.
Education and Expertise
Earl Crane holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, completing his studies in 2000. He later obtained a PhD in Engineering Management with a focus on Information Security from The George Washington University, which he completed in 2013. Additionally, he achieved a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management, specializing in Information Security, from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001.
Professional Background
Earl Crane has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and risk management. He has served as an Expert at RANE from 2016 to 2020 and held a position as Product Manager at AT&T Cybersecurity from 2018 to 2020. He is currently a Managing Director at CISOWise LLC and has been involved with various organizations as an advisor, including C2 Labs, Inc. and Energy Capital Vietnam, LLC. His experience spans over two decades in academia and industry.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Earl Crane co-founded Emergynt, a digital risk management platform that stems from his PhD research. He provides board-level expertise and FedRAMP cloud security authorization, addressing complex cybersecurity challenges. As a contributing author and speaker, he focuses on advancing cybersecurity practices and empowering organizations to enhance their security postures.
Teaching Experience
Earl Crane has extensive teaching experience as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University since 2002 and at The University of Texas School of Law since 2017. His roles in academia allow him to share his expertise in cybersecurity and risk management with students, preparing the next generation of professionals in the field.