Gary Alterson
VP of Security Solutions, Rackspace
Gary Alterson is VP of Security Solutions at Rackspace. In this role he acts as GM for Rackspace’s security solutions focused on cloud customers. Previously, Gary led CX Product Management at Cisco Systems where he built programs for the implementation, adoption, use, support, and expansion of technology addressing cloud security and advanced threats. At Cisco and at Neohapsis, a nationally recognized cybersecurity boutique consultancy, Gary and his teams were instrumental in transforming enterprise and government security programs to effectively address shifting business models, emerging technologies, and the evolving threat environment. As a previous CISO and security architect, Gary has a history on the front lines of security, both protecting and responding to threats across multiple industries. Gary is often sought out to speak on secure digitization, cloud, and emerging technology security frameworks as well as enterprise security.