Andres Andreu is a renowned cybersecurity leader and executive with deep expertise in building and leading enterprise security programs. He holds prestigious credentials including CISSP and ISSAP and is a Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE). He is a mentor, startup advisor, and acclaimed author with extensive experience across offensive and defensive cybersecurity disciplines, guided by a philosophy that balances executive priorities with employee enablement.

Andres has served as a senior cybersecurity leader at Hearst, where his leadership and innovative approaches have helped shape and strengthen enterprise security programs within a complex media and information environment. His work reflects a pragmatic, business-aligned approach to cybersecurity that emphasizes resilience, risk management, and measurable outcomes.

His contributions to the field have earned him industry recognition, including Top 100 CISO (C100) by Security Current and Top 50 Information Security Professional honors, along with features in leading cybersecurity publications.

Andres is the author of “The CISO Playbook”, “Professional Pen Testing Web Applications”, and the upcoming “The CISO Playbook – The Adversarial Mindset”, and a contributor to “97 Things Every Application Security Professional Should Know”. He is also an inventor with multiple cybersecurity-related patents, reflecting his commitment to advancing innovation in the field.

A Cuban immigrant and proud American citizen, Andres brings a global perspective and resilient mindset to his work. Beyond his professional work, he is a devoted husband and father of four. He is an International-level certified Judo coach with USA Judo and an artist who showcases his creative work online. His career and personal pursuits together reflect a commitment to excellence, discipline, and lifelong learning.