Mrs. May Brooks-Kempler MBA

May Brooks-Kempler kicked off her cybersecurity career in 2003. She has since worn many hats—security architect, GRC consultant and CISO. Based on her years of experience as an educator and professional, May currently serves as a strategic consultant, focusing on cybersecurity innovation and education. She leads the strategic development of commercial and national cyber programs, helping nations and businesses build their cybersecurity innovation and workforce. May is passionate about promoting the profession and has been a mentor to dozens of aspiring cybersecurity start-ups and professionals throughout the years. Since joining ISC2 in 2014 she’s been a strong advocate for the profession, delivering both CISSP and HCISPP training, along teaching in various academic and professional institutes as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer. May is an entrepreneur, lecturer, podcaster, commentator, public speaker, and the author of "Scams. Hacking and Cybersecurity - The Ultimate Guide to Online Safety & Privacy". In 2020 she founded the Think Safe Cyber Facebook community, cultivating a tribe of 25K+ members eager to stay Safe Online. She is married to Itamar, a HW engineer and together they raise 3 children and 2 cats.