Todd Dekkinga
About Todd Dekkinga
Todd Dekkinga serves as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 25 years of experience in IT management and security, focusing on innovation in tech and biotech industries. He currently holds multiple advisory and board positions across various organizations, including The CISO Society, Hetz Ventures, and Zluri.
Work at Zluri
Todd Dekkinga serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Zluri, a position he has held since 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focuses on enhancing the company's security posture while driving innovation. His role involves developing strategies that align with the company's goals and addressing the security challenges faced by enterprises in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Current Roles and Involvement
In addition to his role at Zluri, Todd Dekkinga holds multiple advisory and board positions. He is a CISO Advisor at Hetz Ventures, a member of the Advisory Board at Blumberg Capital, and serves on the Advisory Board for Zoom and Box. He also contributes to the CISO Society and SIM as a board member, and acts as a Gartner Peer Ambassador. His extensive involvement in various organizations highlights his commitment to advancing IT security and management.
Education and Expertise
Todd Dekkinga earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. With over 25 years of experience in IT management and security, he specializes in driving innovation and business value, particularly in high-growth tech and biotech sectors. His expertise includes leveraging cloud computing, AI, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain technologies.
Background in IT Management
Todd Dekkinga has a robust background in IT management and security, focusing on balancing disruptive innovation with reliable operations. He has worked with startups and established companies to manage risks associated with new technologies while enabling business growth. His strategic approach emphasizes cost-effective and secure IT strategies that adapt to dynamic market demands.
Achievements in Security and Innovation
Throughout his career, Todd Dekkinga has been involved in initiatives that transform enterprise operations and security. His work emphasizes the importance of aligning IT strategies with business objectives to foster agility and growth. His contributions to various advisory boards and organizations reflect his influence in the field of IT security and management.