MK Palmore

Director, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud & former FBI Special Agent

MK Palmore serves as VP, Field CSO (Americas) for Palo Alto Networks. His responsibilities include support of the initiatives headed up by the office of the global Chief Security Officer and continuing to provide thought leadership in the cybersecurity arena through both writing and speaking engagements. Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, MK served as the Head of the Cyber Security Branch for FBI San Francisco capping a career of public service spanning 32-years. His leadership and investigative experiences while in the FBI included: Cybersecurity, Crisis Response/Management, Risk-Management Advisory Services, and Counter-Terrorism Investigations. MK's cyber security certifications include the CISM, CISSP, GCCC and the Carnegie Mellon University CISO Certification. MK began his professional career as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.