G. Mark Hardy is founder and president of National Security Corporation, providing cyber security expertise to government, military, and commercial clients for over 35 years.  A retired U.S. Navy Captain, he was entrusted with nine command tours throughout his career.  A co-host of the CISO Tradecraft podcast, Mr. Hardy has presented at hundreds of events world-wide providing thought leadership over a range of security fields.  A graduate of Northwestern University, he holds a BS in computer science, a BA in mathematics, a master's in business administration, a master's in strategic studies, and holds the CISSP, CISM, GSLC, and CISA certifications.