Candy Alexander CISSP

Candy Alexander, CISO and Security Practice Leader at NeuEon, is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 35 years of experience driving strategic security initiatives for global organizations. As a strategic cybersecurity executive consultant, she not only specializes in helping organizations elevate their cyber risk management and security programs, but also instills confidence in her clients with her ability to achieve business objectives.

A sought-after speaker and media commentator, Candy is a trusted voice on cybersecurity trends and workforce development. Her commitment to advancing the field is evident in her extensive volunteer work, which includes current contributions to the Cloud Security Alliance's Artificial Intelligence working groups.

Candy is a past President of ISSA International, where she served two terms and, during her 19 years of service as a Board Director, spearheaded the development of the Cyber Security Career Lifecycle. She also holds the distinction of being the founding President of the ISSA Education and Research Foundation. Notably, Candy played a pivotal role in establishing the annual ISSA/ESG research project, a vital initiative to understand cybersecurity professionals' global challenges.