Tony Bautts

I'm results-driven security leader with a strong track record of building and managing high-performing cybersecurity teams. Highlights: - Designed and deployed a Security Operations in multiple orgs, including technology selection, implementation planning, budget management and metrics/KPIs. - Managed and prevented nation state attacks- designed new TTPs for DPRK (Famous Chollima type attacks), and Scattered Spider attacks. - Hired and scaled cybersecurity organizations, responsible for staffing and building a 24/7 incident response program. - Built a cybersecurity product and raised venture capital funding: I took on the challenge of building a product and engineering team with a $5M seed round. Recruited top talent to establish a lean agile development program. We rapidly iterated prototypes, always striking a balance between cybersecurity and speed. I made it a priority to regularly test code for user viability, market fit, and security weaknesses. . - Delivered Cybersecurity Needs for Innovation Product Team: I ensured that all Innovation-related products embedded security into their agile model. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I developed risk-based strategies to secure new products, prototypes, and vendor access. - Built an Enterprise AI Risk and Security Team: As part of a transformative initiative in Enterprise AI, I crafted a gap analysis and security implementation plan for a $2B opportunity. I mapped out roles and objectives, streamlining the hiring process to swiftly assemble a high-performing team of seven experts. Together, we researched, analyzed, and documented novel AI risks, adapting existing security controls to address emerging challenges as they arose. - Building a Cyber Defense Center: As a key member of Gap's information security leadership team, I spearheaded the creation of a Cyber Defense Center, comprising Incident Res