Stephen Layne's role as the CEO of Red Vector is pivotal in navigating the complex landscape of insider risk management, which has become a significant concern for organizations due to increasing intellectual property theft and employee-induced breaches. Insider risk management emerges as a crucial cross-functional activity, necessitating a collaborative effort among various organizational domains such as IT, cybersecurity, legal, HR, finance, and corporate security. It's a comprehensive discipline that extends beyond the confines of a single tool, encompassing an array of capabilities, policies, and processes designed to mitigate risk effectively.Under his leadership, Red Vector emphasizes the development of formal insider risk programs aimed at enhancing visibility into risks associated with careless or malicious associates and partners. This involves fostering a culture of collaboration across different functional areas, including legal, HR, and privacy departments, to ensure a well-rounded approach to insider risk management. Obtaining senior management authorization and ensuring transparency in surveillance activities are also critical steps, reflecting an organization's commitment to ethical practices and respect for individual privacy.Moreover, Layne's role involves steering Red Vector towards adopting a flexible, AI-integrated suite of tools capable of adjusting to evolving insider risk landscapes. This aligns with the broader industry trend recognizing artificial intelligence as a central component in the future of insider risk management, notwithstanding the current market's gradual adoption pace.His leadership encapsulates a forward-looking approach to insider risk management at Red Vector, prioritizing cross-functional collaboration, ethical surveillance practices, and the integration of advanced AI capabilities to navigate the intricacies of insider risks effectively.

Led a Cyber Security sales organization in North America serving Fortune 500 firms and Federal Government agencies. Joined Capgemini via the acquisition of Leidos Commercial Cyber.

Led a Cyber Security sales organization in North America serving Fortune 500 firms and Federal Government agencies.

Led a Cyber Security sales organization in North America serving Fortune 500 firms and Federal Government agencies.

Responsible for PacketVideo's North American Service Provider business, leads PacketVideo's overall client relationship and growth strategy for wireline, mobility, cable, emerging carriers, media, and content providers.Layne plays a critical role in defining and leading PacketVideo's product and service strategy for the service provider segment across the world. He is responsible for aligning the collective resources of the company which includes product design, development, integration, sales and support services to deliver a transformational experience to customers in this strategic market, and delivering millions of dollars in annual product and services revenue. The PacketVideo Service Provider portfolio includes communications and security software that are embedded in devices, infrastructure, and services, which enable a wide variety of consumer and enterprise media products and service offerings.

Developed and executed a successful restructuring and turn around plan. Responsible for strategy, financing, sales, marketing, business development, finance, product development, operations, and professional services.• Hired new management team.• Developed Blue Ocean Strategy – Warranty Chain Management.• Led Series D financing.• Settled over $5M in outstanding lawsuits and renegotiated debts.• Structured and negotiated the acquisition of Entigo.

Responsible for the creation and all operational aspects of the company including business planning, equity and debt financing, sales, marketing, business development, finance, platform development, operations, editorial and content publishing.• Merged LaxCast into LaxPower.• Created worlds largest lacrosse news, information, and social media community.• Developed and led the effort to increase the existing monetization of LaxPower.com.• Successfully structured and negotiated the acquisition of LaxPower.

Conceived original businesses plan and founded the company. Responsible for, equity and debt financing, sales, marketing, business development, finance, research & development, operations, professional services and human resources worldwide.• Led Series A and B investments totaling $37M.• Participated in Series C private equity funding raising $70M.• Recruited and hired executive management team.• Grew from 2 to 350 employees in 4 countries, in 18 months.

Responsible for the development of product strategy for Lotus’ messaging products including Lotus Notes, Domino, cc:Mail, Office Vision, and Soft-Switch. Responsible for the following products:• Notes / Domino Version 4. 6• cc:Mail Version 8.0.• cc:Mail and Office Vision to Notes Migration platform

Responsible for global operations of a stand-alone business unit. Led management team responsible for product development, sales, marketing, customer support, manufacturing, finance, and operations.• Managed development and delivery organization responsible for over $40M in sales• Grew revenues from $28M to $40M.• Successfully completed four major product introductions.• Re-focused sales model to conform to IBM sales model and established IBM as a key channel partner.

Responsible for development and execution of a strategic program to develop partnerships with the world’s leading telecommunications carriers.• Developed and executed market strategy for Global Service Provider program.• Recruited and closed over $20M in partnership agreements with 19 telephone companies and service providers worldwide, including AT&T, British Telecom, Deutsch Telecom, Telecom Australia, and Nippon Telephone & Telegraph.

Responsible for the creation and management of the Public Switching Systems Group.• Responsible for the development and management of a global program that licensed technology to telephone companies and valued added service providers worldwide• Responsible for licensing technology and developing joint marketing programs with software vendors including, SAP, Microsoft, Lotus, and Word Perfect.

Responsible for worldwide business development activities including the creation and management of the SprintMail partners program. Led the company’s PC /LAN technology product development efforts on a global basis• Developed relationships with Microsoft, Apple, Novell, Word Perfect, Wang, and DataGeneral.• Conceived and formed an industry standards group with over 40 members including Microsoft, Lotus, HP, Sun, IBM, Digital Equipment, and 3Com.

Conceived and developed original business plan and self funded operations. Responsible for all aspects of the business including, business plan development, sales, marketing, business development, finance, product development, and operations.• Launched business operations with 2 employees and grew the company to over 10.• Successfully structured and negotiated the acquisition of Computer Access Software.