Eric C. Richardson

Eric Richardson is a veteran cybersecurity leader and artificial intelligence professional with over three decades of experience driving security assurance, risk management, and technological innovation across major enterprise environments. He currently holds a security assurance leadership role at Cisco, where he focuses on securing complex digital ecosystems against modern, evolving threats.

Prior to joining Cisco, Eric held pivotal technical and leadership positions at global technology leaders including Microsoft, F5, and T-Mobile. His career spans the evolution of modern enterprise infrastructure, giving him a grounded, practical perspective on the intersection of third-party risk, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the disruptive impact of AI integration.

A veteran of the Pacific Northwest's tech corridor, Eric holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science, an MBA, and a B.S. in Management Information Systems. His writing bridges the gap between high-level corporate strategy and technical execution, providing actionable frameworks for leaders navigating today’s volatile threat landscape. He resides in the Pacific Northwest with his family.