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We are excited to share the vCISO Playbook authors!
Peter Green, CISSP, CISA, MSCIS
Peter has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology related fields and is an accomplished practitioner of Information Security. He has held a variety of security operations positions including LAN / WLAN Engineer, Threat Analyst / Engineer, Security Project Manager, Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect, Principal Security Consultant, Manager / Director of IT, CTO, CEO, and Virtual CISO. Pete holds a Master of Computer Information Systems in Information Security from Boston University, an NSA / DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance / Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD), and a Master of Business Administration in Informatics.
Pete can be reached online at greenish@gmail.com, @petegreen, https://linkedin.com/in/petegreen
Yan Ross, JD, Cybersecurity Journalist & Editor-in-Chief of Cyber Defense Magazine
Yan is a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and earned his Juris Doctor at Yale Law School. He is a USAF veteran and practiced law in the federal government and private sectors for over 30 years, and represented the United States on the board of the InterAmerican Development Bank. He is an accredited author and educator and has provided editorial services for award-winning best-selling books on a variety of topics.
Yan taught graduate courses in Financial Institutions and Mergers & Acquisitions at the University of Utah School of Business. He also served for several years as ICFE's Director of Special Projects, and is the author of the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist ® XV CITRMS® course.
As an accredited educator for over 20 years, Yan addresses risk management in the areas of identity theft, privacy, critical infrastructure, and cyber security for consumers and organizations holding sensitive personal information.
You can reach Yan by e-mail at yan.ross@cyberdefensemagazine.com
and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanross/
Kristy Curtin, MA Director of Communications and Operations
With 20+ years of experience as a Background Investigator, I’ve built a career on detail, trust, and clear communication. My path has also included roles as an Administrator with the U.S. Probation Office, an Electrician Assistant, and a Security Guard with Pinkerton, each sharpening my adaptability and problem-solving skills. More recently, I’ve spent 5 years in advertising, website development, and social media communications, blending creativity with strategy to help businesses connect and grow.
Since stepping away from conducting interviews, I’ve worked with three unique companies—each giving me the chance to build new skills, revisit old ones, and expand my perspective. That growth has led me to my current role with Cyber Risk Management Associates (CRMA.ai), where I continue to apply my investigative mindset and communication strengths in new ways.
Without fail, I take ownership of the tasks that need me most. For the past 10 years, I’ve even completed my own annual IRS and state business financial reports—not because I had to, but because I knew I’d get it done right. That same steady, detail-oriented mindset drives how I approach every challenge: calmly, thoroughly, and without conflict.
Beyond my professional life, I’ve been proud to support military service members and their families through the Key Spouse Mentor program, Yellow Ribbon events, Base Community Council, and family functions—helping during deployments, homecomings, and all of life’s in-between moments. I also volunteer with Americans for Homeopathy Choice, where I’ve built relationships on Capitol Hill, coordinated congressional briefings, and worked to ensure lawmakers understand the importance of protecting consumer access to homeopathic medicine.
At the heart of everything I do—whether it’s investigative work, creative communication, or volunteer advocacy—I value trust, perseverance, and meaningful connection.
You can reach Kristy by e-mail at crma.ai@protonmail.com
and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-curtin-23bab1338/
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