Tyler Knotts, Cissp, Cism
About Tyler Knotts, Cissp, Cism
Tyler Knotts is the Deputy CISO and Head of Product Security at REEF, with extensive experience in information security spanning over 15 years. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Aetna and United Airlines, and has an MBA from Boston University.
Work at REEF
Tyler Knotts serves as the Deputy CISO and Head of Product Security at REEF, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product security initiatives and aligning security strategies with organizational goals. His work is based in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, where he has contributed to enhancing the security posture of the company over the past three years.
Current Role at Aphinia
In addition to his role at REEF, Tyler Knotts has been a member of Aphinia since 2022. His involvement at Aphinia complements his extensive experience in information security and product security, further demonstrating his commitment to the field.
Professional Background
Tyler Knotts has a diverse professional background in information security and engineering management. He previously worked at Ethos Consulting as an Engineering Manager in Security Advisory Services from 2015 to 2018. He also held the position of Senior Engineering Manager for Application Security at United Airlines from 2018 to 2021. His earlier roles include Senior Technical Account Manager at Qualys and various positions at Aetna, including Senior Security Engineer and Database Administrator.
Education and Expertise
Tyler Knotts holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Boston University, which he completed between 2021 and 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems and Computer Science from Eastern Connecticut State University, graduating in 2008. Additionally, he completed a Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp at Origin Code Academy in 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in aligning security teams and developing information security professionals.
Achievements in Information Security
With over 15 years of experience in the field, Tyler Knotts has a proven track record of aligning security teams to achieve common goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). He is passionate about developing and enabling talented information security professionals, reflecting his commitment to fostering growth within the industry. His enjoyment of the dynamic nature of information security underscores his dedication to staying current with evolving challenges.