About the Speaker
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    Roberto Galdamez
    CISO, Kovack Financial Network

    Roberto Galdamez is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and cybersecurity program builder known for transforming security operations in regulated and high-impact environments. He currently leads enterprise security strategy within financial services and has previously supported large-scale cybersecurity initiatives at the Miami Dolphins and VMware. Roberto specializes in building security programs from the ground up, modernizing detection and response, and aligning cyber risk with business outcomes. He holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, multiple industry certifications, and is a frequent industry speaker and executive panelist.