Gunnar Peterson
About Gunnar Peterson
Gunnar Peterson is a CISO at Forter and has served as faculty at IANS since 2011. He specializes in software architecture and security for distributed systems, and has contributed to various security journals and conferences.
Current Role at Forter
Gunnar Peterson has served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Forter since 2021. In this role, he oversees the company's information security strategy and ensures the protection of sensitive data. His leadership in cybersecurity contributes to Forter's mission of providing fraud prevention solutions.
Work at IANS
Since 2011, Gunnar Peterson has been a faculty member at IANS. He provides expertise in cybersecurity, focusing on software architecture and security for distributed systems. His role involves educating and training professionals in the field, helping them to enhance their security practices.
Education and Expertise
Gunnar Peterson specializes in software architecture and security, particularly for distributed systems and their applications. His extensive knowledge in these areas positions him as a valuable resource in the cybersecurity community. He has contributed to various publications and serves as an associate editor for the IEEE Security & Privacy Journal and the Information Security Bulletin.
Previous Experience
Before joining Forter, Gunnar Peterson worked at Bank of America as Chief Architect Cybersecurity from 2015 to 2021. In this position, he was responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies. Additionally, he served as a Visiting Scientist at the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University from 2009 to 2018, contributing to research in software engineering and security.
Speaking Engagements
Gunnar Peterson has been a speaker at various prominent security conferences, including OWASP, Cloud Identity Summit, Black Hat, SANS, ISSA, and InfoSeCon. His presentations focus on current trends and challenges in cybersecurity, sharing insights and best practices with industry professionals.