Joe Blanchard
About Joe Blanchard
Joe Blanchard serves as the CIO and CISO at Swirlds Labs, bringing over 15 years of experience in security and product development across various sectors, including government and fintech. He has held leadership roles at organizations such as Kraken Digital Asset Exchange and Allstate, and is actively involved with the OWASP Foundation.
Work at Swirlds Labs
Joe Blanchard serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Swirlds Labs. He has held this position since 2023. In his role, he provides executive-level leadership and management to various security groups and stakeholders, focusing on enhancing the organization's security posture and strategic direction.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Joe Blanchard worked at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange as the Director of Security from 2018 to 2023. He also held the position of Cyber and Application Security Lead at Allstate for one year in 2017-2018. His experience includes a role as a Senior Software Security Analyst at Morningstar from 2015 to 2017 and as a Senior IA Application Security Analyst at Federal IT Consulting from 2013 to 2015.
Leadership Roles in OWASP Foundation
Joe Blanchard has been actively involved with the OWASP Foundation since 2016. He currently leads the St. Louis OWASP Chapter, a position he has held for eight years. He previously served as the Chicago OWASP Chapter Lead from 2016 to 2017, contributing to the organization's mission of improving software security.
Educational Background
Joe Blanchard studied at Mascoutah Community High School from 1995 to 1998. He also attended Southwestern Illinois College, where he studied Political Science from 1998 to 2000. His educational background has provided a foundation for his extensive career in cybersecurity and information technology.
Professional Experience Overview
With over 15 years of experience, Joe Blanchard has conceptualized, built, and secured products for various sectors, including government, FINTECH, and Crypto/Web3 enterprises. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of security challenges and solutions in these industries.