Mark Annati is an experienced IT and cybersecurity leader, currently CISO for the Executive Office of Economic Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A board member of InfraGard Boston, he previously served as CISO for advansappz.com and Extreme Reach. With over 20 years in IT security and two successful startups, Mark has led security operations, risk management, enterprise IT, and cloud initiatives. A former U.S. Navy submariner, he values teamwork, strategic planning, and continuous learning. Holding CISSP and SSCP certifications, he is passionate about aligning security with business goals and advancing security awareness.