Andres Andreu
Deputy CISO, HearstAndres Andreu, the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Hearst and a renowned cybersecurity leader, holds prestigious credentials including CISSP and ISSAP, and is a Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE). With a diverse career traversing federal government, corporate sectors, and entrepreneurial ventures in cybersecurity, he is a mentor, startup advisor, and acclaimed author.
From his government tenure he transitioned to the corporate realm. Andres made a mark at Ogilvy and Mather as a partner and Chief Application Architect, later consulting for high-profile entities like the United Nations. As a founding member and key executive at Bayshore Networks (acquired by Opswat in 2021), and former CISO at 2U, Inc./edX, his expertise has been pivotal in shaping cybersecurity landscapes.
Author of “The CISO Playbook”, “Professional Pen Testing Web Applications”, contributor to “97 Things Every Application Security Professional Should Know”, and articles with various magazines, his work extends beyond writing to inventing, with patents in cybersecurity innovations. He advises the Forgepoint Capital Cybersecurity Advisory Council and serves on multiple advisory boards.
A Cuban immigrant and proud American citizen, Andres balances his professional achievements with a happy marriage and four wonderful kids. He is an international-level certified Judo coach with USA Judo and an artist. Andreu’s multifaceted career and personal achievements highlight his profound impact on the cybersecurity field and beyond.