Gregory Richardson 
Network Security Lead | 1337 Networks, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina Area, NC, UNITED STATES
Gregory Richardson: Cyber Security Expert
Biography
Gregory Richardson is the Caribbean's leading expert on cyber security and is a sought-after conference speaker and adviser to Caribbean governments and institutions.
In 2012, he was a panelist for the Organisation of American States' (OAS) workshop on Cyber Security and Cyber Crime in the Caribbean, where he discussed the threats and trends in the region.
His conversation-style presentations have allowed him to speak in conferences and seminars from Columbia to Montserrat. He continues to advocate for increased internet governance across the region and also provides practical steps that small businesses as well as governments can make to protect their digital assets.
The entrepreneur has been a steady presence at the Caribbean Telecommunication's Union (CTU) ICT Roadshows and CaribNOG forums around the Caribbean since 2010. He enjoys sharing his passion and lessons learned from running his own companies to new business owners and perspective entrepreneurs.
Now based in the USA, Gregory advises financial institutions and governments on establishing secure cyber networks and designing legislation to thwart cyber criminals.
Industry Expertise (2)
Computer/Network Security
Computer Networking
Areas of Expertise (3)
Network Security
Web Development
Security
Accomplishments (3)
Interview with FOX Charlotte on Privacy Concerns (professional)
2013-04-29
Story link with video interview http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/news/top-stories/Privacy-Concerns-Over-Cybersecurity-Law-149443755.html
Interview with FOX Charlotte on Protective Gear for Wireless Devices (professional)
2011-12-28
Links to story and news segment. http://www.wccbcharlotte.com/news/crime/Protective-Gear-For-Wireless-Devices-Cant-Stop-CyberCrime-136295358.html
Investigative report with ABC Charlotte on password hacking (professional)
2013-04-25
Story link with video. http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/special-reports/9-investigates-hacking-becoming-growing-issue-onli/nXXkp/
Education (3)
Oral Roberts University: 1990
Milton Peters College: HS, Mathematical & science 1987
Regina Primary School: High School
Links (5)
Testimonials (2)
Jose A. Orench, Supervisory Special Agent, Video Surveillance Unit | Federal Bureau of Investigation
For reference please contact Jose Orench directly at (703)985-6509
Bernadette Lewis, Secretary General | Caribbean Telecommunication Union
Mr. Gregory Richardson has been a partner of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) since 2009, when he participated in the CTU’s Caribbean ICT Roadshow, an initiative designed to raise awareness and educate on the effective use of information and communication technologies (ICT). Since then, Mr. Richardson has consistently supported the CTU in its programmes to educate officials of its member Governments and other Caribbean ICT stakeholders on the subject of network security and protection of digital assets.
Event Appearances (12)
Penetration Testing 101: Practical tools and techniques for the network administrator
CaribNOG 4th Regional Meeting Grenada
2012-11-23
Cyber crime in the Caribbean
Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) i St. Lucia
2012-08-29
Threats and trends of cyber security in the Caribbean
OAS Workshop on Cyber Security and Cyber Crime in the Caribbean Miami, Florida
2012-08-22
Panelist: Escalating cyber security up the political agenda
CTU's 10th Ministerial Strategic Seminar Miami, Florida
2012-05-30
Public & Private Sector Prevention and Response to Cyber Incidents
Regional Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Best Practices Workshop Bogota, Colombia
2011-11-28
Online Ethics, Copyright, Cybercrime and Cyber Security
CTU's ICT Roadshow St. Vincent & the Grenadines
2011-09-13
Cybercrime in the Caribbean Region
Latin American and Caribbean Convention on Internet Governance Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.
2011-08-08
Security and Internet – What everybody must know
CTU's ICT Roadshow St. Kitts & Nevis
2011-06-17
Security & Trust – Lessons from WikiLeaks
CTU's ICT Roadshow Puerto Rico
2011-04-14
State of the net: Security Review
2nd Regional Meeting Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) Castries, St. Lucia
2010-11-01
Protection of Digital Assets
Caribbean ICT Roadshow - St. Maarten St. Maarten
2010-08-19
Caribbean Case studies: The Importance of Network Security and Protection of Digital Assets
ICT Roadshow Montserrat
2010-04-23
Sample Talks (1)
Threats and trends of cyber security in the Caribbean
Using real world examples Gregory builds a case for why Caribbean governments and institutions can no longer pretend cyber crime and heightened cyber security are not a priority. *Case studies from Government, banking, and telecommunications are used.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Corporate Training
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