Hank Youd is a U.S. Navy Veteran with over 20 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity operations. Mr. Youd has provided clients with innovative, hands-on expertise in cybersecurity operations and professional services solutions positioning and development. He has expertise in building, managing, and assisting clients with developing Security Operations Centers at enterprise and Nation-State levels.

Prior to joining Optiv, Mr. Youd has performed in many capacities such as a U.S. Federal Government Incident Response Lead for a civilian agency, Security Operations Manager for the largest U.S. Government healthcare program initiative at the time besides providing cyber solutions for various Enterprise environments in the financial, pharmaceutical and hospitality industries.