Rick Friend

Manager, Cybersecurity Solutions & Architecture
Merlin Cyber

Profile

Rick Friend, a CISSP-certified cybersecurity professional at Merlin Cyber, draws on over two decades of federal cybersecurity experience, including service in the U.S. Army with multiple combat tours. Holding a Top-Secret SCI clearance, he focuses on implementing Zero-Trust architectures to proactively shield organizations from evolving threats. Rick has shared his insights on vulnerability and risk management at numerous cybersecurity panels, leveraging real-world expertise in high-stakes government environments. With a special interest in preventing adversaries and mitigating ransomware, he consults with organizations to defend their most critical assets.

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