About Eric Carroll

Eric Carroll is a cybersecurity executive and strategic advisor with over a decade of experience spanning frontline cyber defense, executive risk advisory, and go-to-market leadership. As Field CISO and VP, GTM, he bridges the gap between complex technical threat exposure and executive decision-making, helping enterprise security leaders, boards, and organizations build resilient, threat-informed security programs.

Eric’s expertise lies at the intersection of strategic risk management, modern security operations, and emerging technology adoption. As organizations navigate rapid digital transformation, he advises leadership teams on balancing aggressive AI integration with elevated cyber risk, defending against AI-driven threat vectors, and operationalizing modern defense frameworks. Grounded in deep technical knowledge across security operations, identity and access management, SIEM/SOAR automation, and regulatory/risk frameworks (such as NIST CSF), Eric develops security strategies that are both measurably effective and aligned with business objectives.

Over the course of his career including 7.5 years at Mandiant and Google Public Sector, Eric has led more than 80 high-stakes consulting engagements for multinational Fortune 500 enterprises, critical infrastructure providers, and government agencies. His work spans securing financial transactions for major banking institutions, architecting healthcare security controls, and guiding large-scale security program transformations.

A trusted communicator and peer-level advisor, Eric excels at translating technical exposure into clear business risk, helping CISOs and executive teams secure buy-in, optimize security investments, and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps.

Eric remains deeply connected to the threat landscape, regularly participating in leading industry forums such as Black Hat, DEF CON, and BSides.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending time with his family, managing personal projects, and exploring new destinations.