Mrs. May B. Brooks-Kempler CISSP, MBA

May Brooks-Kempler is a cybersecurity expert, speaker, and high-performance coach with over two decades in the field. Her journey began in the 1990s, exploring game cheats and IRC hacks—eventually leading her from Penetration Tester to CISO and now a strategic consultant and mentor. A sought-after speaker, May has delivered a TEDx talk, keynotes, and industry insights as a podcaster, where she’s interviewed hundreds of cybersecurity professionals. As a high-performance coach, she blends cybersecurity expertise with practical strategies to prevent burnout and maximize impact. May serves on the ISC2 Board of Directors, is a CISSP and HCISPP instructor, and co-authored cybersecurity study guides. Her bestselling book, Scams, Hacking, and Cybersecurity, reflects her mission: to make the digital world safer while helping professionals build sustainable, fulfilling careers.