Aaron Turner
About Aaron Turner
Aaron Turner is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and faculty member with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently, he serves as a Board Member at HighSide, Inc. and IntegriCell, and has contributed to the field through research, innovation, and public speaking.
Work at IANS
Aaron Turner has been a faculty member at IANS since 2005, contributing to the education and training of cybersecurity professionals for 19 years. He serves on the IANS Faculty Advisory Board and has trained over 20,000 attendees at IANS Forums. His extensive experience in cybersecurity enhances the learning environment for participants.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Currently, Aaron Turner holds multiple positions including Board Member at HighSide, Inc. since 2019 and Portfolio CISO at Global Infrastructure Partners since 2023. He also serves as a Board Member at IntegriCell, where he has been involved since 2020. His role at HighSide follows his tenure as CEO and Founder of Hotshot Technologies, which merged with HighSide.
Professional Background
Aaron Turner has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity, having held various leadership roles. He was President of IntegriCell from 2010 to 2020 and served as Cloud Security Evangelist at Vectra AI for one year. His experience includes co-founding RFinity and Siriux, and he has also worked at Microsoft as a Senior Security Strategist.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Turner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Linguistics from Brigham Young University and is a JD Candidate at the SMU Dedman School of Law. His expertise spans several areas including Applied Machine Learning, Identity & Access Management, International Cybersecurity Risk Management, and Mobile Device Security. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of cybersecurity.
Achievements and Contributions
Aaron Turner has made significant contributions to the cybersecurity field, including testifying before the US House of Representatives in 2007 to influence national critical infrastructure protection strategy. He co-invented a contactless payment technology at Idaho National Laboratory and has been recognized by Bill Gates for his technical excellence during security incidents at Microsoft.