With over 26 years of experience, Lou Rabon is a seasoned technology professional. Lou has dedicated 22 years to Cybersecurity and 9 years to International Privacy, honing expertise in Incident Response, Cloud Security, Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance. Having held leadership positions for Fortune 500 companies across Europe, AsiaPacific, and North America, Lou brings a wealth of knowledge.
Currently serving as the CEO and Founder of Cyber Defense Group, a cybersecurity strategic advisory firm founded in 2016, Lou focuses on delivering exceptional Incident Response and Security Program Management consulting services. Based in Los Angeles, CDGserves clients globally, providing expert solutions.
Before joining CDG, Lou served as the Information Security Officer at Spokeo. In this role, he diligently analyzed threats across a widely dispersed "perimeter," which included a hybrid cloud environment for the Alexa Top500 ranked website. Before his time at Spokeo, Lou was a valuable member of the Information Security team at Sony Pictures Entertainment. There, he led various Information Security and Privacy projects for SPE, while also contributing to privacy and risk management initiatives for the global Sony Corporation.
Lou's entrepreneurial spirit shines through as he's established and managed consultancies in France, Australia, and both coasts of the United States. He frequently shares his expertise on panels and at industry conferences, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to advancing the cybersecurity landscape, and is passionate about safeguarding the digital future of our children.
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