Senior Manager of Information Security and Data Privacy of i-PRO Americas Inc

Will Knehr is the senior manager of information security and data privacy at i-PRO Americas Inc.

He is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber defense program for i-PRO and determining applicable laws and standards and industry best practices for the company’s information security controls, cybersecurity, data privacy, and cloud services at the federal, state, and municipal levels, as well as within the private sector. Will also consults on i-PRO’s product development to ensure all products and solutions meet market security demands.

He began his career in information operations as a cryptologic warfare officer (CWO) for the U.S. Navy in 2004. As a CWO, Will conducted cyber defense missions for the National Security Agency (NSA), Cyber Mission Force, Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, and Defense Information Security Agency (DISA), where he helped to defend, accredit, certify, and provide digital forensics and incident response on the nation’s most sensitive and secure networks.

Will also worked for the aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman, supporting special projects for the NSA and DISA, building virtualized environments for malware analysis, and managing their cybersecurity program and data brokering.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in information technology and security concentration, a Master of Science in information assurance and cybersecurity, and a Master of Business Administration in IT management, along with several industry-leading certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Security Industry CyberSecurity Certification (SICC), and many more.

Traveling From: Florida
Years of Experience in the School Safety Industry: 20 years in Cyber/10 years teaching (Part Time Higher Ed/College)