About
Eric R. Stride is the Chief Security Officer for Huntress, where he oversees the company's global security operations, global support, adversary tactics, and internal security infrastructure. A seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 23 years of experience, Eric previously served as a Specialist Executive at Deloitte, where he drove significant business growth in government cyber offerings. He also served as the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Atlas Cybersecurity, in addition to leadership roles at other cybersecurity startups. His expertise is grounded in a distinguished 12-year active duty career with the U.S. Air Force and the National Security Agency (NSA). During this time, he led the establishment of the Air Force’s first regional cyber combat mission team and graduated from the NSA’s prestigious Computer Network Operations Development Program. Eric continues to support national defense as a Reserve Colonel, serving as the IMA to the Commander of the 67th Cyberspace Wing.
Eric's favorite cybersecurity tip: "Don't trust everything you read online."
