Sean Martin, CISSP

With over three decades of experience in the fields of technology and information security, Sean Martin is a seven-time recipient of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification and a respected long-standing member in the cybersecurity community. As a proven Product and Program Manager, Martin spearheaded the development and launch of hundreds of commercial software products, frequently pioneering new markets and categories in cybersecurity and earning accolades from the industry analyst community. Many of these products were organically built from the ground up, rather than being acquired and re-packaged, showcasing ingenuity, originality, and innovation.

🎙️ Podcast Host

Martin has notably co-founded ITSPmagazine, where he presently serves as the Chief Technology Officer and the Director of Operations and Programming. He is also the host of the original Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast and author of The Future of Cybersecurity Newsletter. ITSPmagazine began its journey producing informative podcasts that examine the vital issues sitting at the Intersection of Technology, Cybersecurity, and Society™. As the network's director, Martin masterfully manages the programming and editorial content of this digital publication which has produced over 2,000 episodes and generated over 1 million episode downloads. Furthermore, Martin is an accomplished speaker, moderator, and broadcaster, dedicated to championing the importance of technology and cybersecurity across all facets of human life and business.

🏆 Cybersecurity Professional

Martin continues to establish himself as a leading authority in the cybersecurity field, recording and producing thousands of globally published articles and podcasts. His wide-ranging expertise spans security management, hybrid multi-cloud computing, platform engineering, enterprise mobility, application and API security, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing. He also explores the topics of infosec awareness, education, bug bounties, and red/blue/purple team dynamics, in addition to one of his main passions of governance, risk, and compliance. His keen insights frequently cater to industry-specific sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, insurance, law, manufacturing, aerospace, media & entertainment, and supply chains, including the government polices, standards, and frameworks by which they are guided.

🥁 Musician

A life-long passion for music and technology has prompted Martin to launch Music Evolves Podcast, where he and his guests explore the transformative power of music through the lens of technology, creativity, and innovation. Count on him to dive deep into how cutting edge research and development are shaping the future of music, transforming how it’s created, shared, and experienced, while celebrating its timeless ability to inspire and connect us all. In true form, Martin will also write supporting and companion content on this topic in the Music Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter.

🎓 Adjunct Professor

Beyond his professional pursuits, Martin also contributes to academia as an adjunct professor at the Graziadio Business School, where he is also a member of its Cyber Risk Professional Advisory Board. Based at their Malibu, CA campus, Martin educates future leaders by teaching them how to use data-driven storytelling to visualize and explain risk management and cybersecurity analytics.