Alfredo Hickman serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Obsidian Security, bringing a diverse background that combines military service with extensive cybersecurity leadership experience. Throughout his career, Alfredo has specialized in building security programs from the ground up and revitalizing existing programs across both startups and established enterprises. His expertise lies in establishing and maturing security, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), privacy, and IT initiatives, with particular focus on cloud-native and SaaS B2B product companies.
Alfredo has pioneered advancements in cloud security and developed innovative managed security services that address emerging threats. His leadership philosophy centers on servant leadership principles, fostering team development while driving organizational security objectives forward.
Beyond his technical acumen, Alfredo holds academic credentials in cybersecurity and political science, and maintains an active role as a mentor to emerging security professionals and entrepreneurs, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the industry.