Chris Bullock is Chief Executive Officer of CI2A and a cybersecurity executive with a distinguished background spanning law enforcement, cybercrime investigations, enterprise security leadership, and executive advisory.

He began his career in law enforcement, serving as a decorated investigator and tactical operator, where he gained firsthand experience in criminal behavior, intelligence gathering, and high-risk operations. This foundation continues to shape his approach to cybersecurity, providing a unique understanding of how threat actors operate and how incidents unfold in real-world environments.

Chris is recognized for developing the concept of Cyber Executive Protection, integrating investigative, intelligence, and cybersecurity disciplines to help organizations protect their executives, operations, and critical assets against today's evolving threat landscape. Throughout his career, he has built and led cybersecurity programs across multiple industries while advising executive leadership and boards on cyber risk, incident response, operational resilience, and program maturity. His experience includes guiding organizations through complex, high-impact events where cyber risk, geopolitical instability, and executive decision-making intersect.

Through executive leadership roles, global advisory engagements, and continued involvement in cybercrime investigations, Chris brings a rare combination of strategic vision, investigative expertise, and operational leadership. His ability to connect intelligence, security, and executive decision-making helps organizations anticipate emerging threats, strengthen resilience, and confidently navigate today's evolving cyber landscape.

Ashley Ferguson is President of CI2A and a business executive and trusted advisor specializing in cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, governance, privacy, and organizational resilience. She has worked across critical infrastructure, information technology, energy, financial services, healthcare, retail, legal, and other highly regulated industries, helping executive teams and boards navigate complex cyber and operational risks while strengthening organizational resilience.

Ashley is recognized for helping organizations move beyond compliance-driven security, transforming cybersecurity, privacy, and enterprise risk into strategic business capabilities that strengthen resilience, enable informed executive decision-making, and create lasting organizational value. Her ability to bridge technical complexity with business strategy enables organizations to align cybersecurity with operational objectives, regulatory expectations, and business priorities.

Her experience includes executive leadership roles within global cybersecurity consulting and critical infrastructure organizations, including serving as Global Director of Advisory Services at Dell SecureWorks, where she established executive advisory and board-focused cybersecurity service portfolios. She also supported national cybersecurity initiatives as part of the American Gas Association's Cybersecurity Strategy Task Force, assisting the U.S. Department of Energy in the development of the NIST Cybersecurity Guidance for the Energy Sector.

Ashley is deeply committed to advancing the cybersecurity profession through leadership, education, and industry collaboration. She currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the University of Alabama Culverhouse Cyber Executive Board of Advisors, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of the SCS Education Foundation, Executive Advisory Board Member for the Alabama Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance, Board Advisor for Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Central Alabama, and is a Founding Member of the Culverhouse AI Executive Advisory Board. Through her leadership with the University of Alabama Culverhouse Cyber Executive Board of Advisors, Ashley helped establish the University's Business Cyber Security degree programs and continues to mentor students while integrating current industry experience into academic programs that prepare the next generation of cybersecurity and business leaders.

A frequent executive speaker, advisor, and board member, Ashley has been recognized throughout the cybersecurity industry for her leadership and contributions to executive risk management, governance, and resilience. Through her work with organizations, boards, and industry leaders, she continues to advance cybersecurity leadership, strengthen organizational resilience, and help shape the future of the profession.