Ryan Hays is a highly respected Global Head of Red Team at Citi, bringing over two decades of experience leading high performing security teams. His expertise lies in crafting robust tactical and strategic solutions to counter and mitigate sophisticated technological threats. An adept and dedicated senior executive in IT and security, Ryan has a storied career that showcases his commitment to excellence in cybersecurity across various industry sectors. A testament to his profound knowledge and contributions to the field, he is a sought-after speaker and public figure, having shared his insights at BSides events in numerous cities including San Diego, Boston, Nashville, Baltimore, and Knoxville. Prior to his corporate engagements, Ryan honorably served his country in the United States Navy for eight years, where he honed his skills in navigating complex security landscapes. With an academic background solidified by a Master of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Computer Security Management, Ryan combines theoretical understanding with practical application. Throughout his career trajectory, Ryan has held pivotal roles at Ally as Director of Threat Emulation and Offensive Security, RSA Security as Advisory Consultant, Adapt Forward as Director of Offensive Security Services, TBG Security as Director of Security Engineering, Dependable Global Solutions as Senior Security Engineer, and URS Corporation as Security Engineer. Beyond his professional endeavors, Ryan dedicates time to nurturing the cybersecurity community by organizing the Charleston Infosec Group and actively participating in organizations like OWASP. He extends his passion for making a positive impact by volunteering with Hackers for Charity and granting wishes for children through Make-A-Wish America. An advocate for knowledge sharing and community engagement, he is involved with groups such as Phish Club | phishclub.com and Queen City Security.