Henrik Smith

Henrik is a seasoned cyber security executive and technologist with experience from a large spectrum of industries and with a passion for building and growing products, teams and organizations.Currently leading the Security Integration organization at Salesforce that includes Business Information Security Officers and cross organizational security uplift organizations where he is driving security uplift for all engineering organizations across Salesforce. Previously a original Office of the CISO at AWS member, focusing on executive and industry guidance through technical and organizational advisory on cloud security initiatives with a strong focus on security assurance and automation as well as integration with internal stakeholders and partners.With over 26 years of experience in various security and organizational roles ranging from government, startup, healthcare, media and consultancy he has been able to focus on both technology as well as cross organizational business practices and have developed a passion for organizational incubation and growth with a strong executive as well as infustry presence and influence.Henrik is an experienced public speaker, panelist and general security evangelist and have long record of public events such as AWS ReInvent, Dreamforce and RSA to mention a few.Focus areas includes:Cloud security strategy, leadership, technology, frameworks and general best practices and methodologies like DevSecOpsSecurity assurance with focus on organization, automation and scalable compliance practicesCompliance frameworks including but not limited to PCI/HIPAA/GDPR/CPAOrganization development and growth for cross functional/organizational team on international basis with focus on security assurance and policy, architecture, product development and consultancyExecutive advisorySecurity evangelismOpen Source tooling and developmentOptimistic realist with a structured innovative mindset