Speaker Biographies
Kristen Bove - Physical Security Manager, E-ISAC Kristen is the Manager of the E-ISAC Physical Security Analysis Team. In this capacity, she directly engages with asset owners and operators on a daily basis to provide high-quality, timely, reliable analysis and context regarding physical security and industry trends, emerging tactics, techniques, procedures, and relevant threat actor behaviors. Prior to becoming manager, she served as Principal Analyst for the E-ISAC physical security team. Before her role at the E-ISAC, Kristen’s prior experience involved working with a variety of public and private sector organizations to provide strategic analysis and risk management solutions for critical infrastructure. This included working as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Infrastructure Protection (now known as Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where she was responsible for the development and implementation of national risk mitigation programs primarily focused on the Dams and Energy Sector. Kristen has a Master’s Degree in Politics, Security and Integration from University College London, a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Arizona State University, and is also certified as an Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM) from Carnegie Mellon University.
Patrick Stier - SERC Patrick Stier is a Senior Reliability and Security Advisor at SERC Reliability Corporation. Mr. Stier has 34 years in the security industry as a National Security leader, specializing in high-profile technical security, risk management, financial leadership, operational efficiency, and crisis management. Prior to joining SERC, Mr. Stier served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Secret Service, providing physical and technical security for numerous U.S. Presidents and Foreign Heads of State to include over 1200 different protected venues and National Special Security Events. Mr. Stier has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. He also holds Board Certifications in Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM), Certified Technical Investigator (CTI), Network Intrusion Investigator (NITRO) and Enterprise and Broadband Network Administration.
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