In an industry where noise is constant and complexity is the baseline, clarity has become a competitive advantage.  My philosophy? The industry doesn’t need more noise; it needs people
Melanie Thomas brings over 13 years of experience in cybersecurity to her role as Vice President of Cybersecurity at Bridgepointe. Formerly a Principal-Cybersecurity at LevelBlue (formerly AT&T Cybersecurity), she led services like Managed Threat Detect and Respond (MTDR) and Managed Endpoint Security (MES), while advising on active incident response engagements. In addition to her industry work, Melanie is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where she helps shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Committed to education and community, Melanie serves on the boards of BSides San Diego, InfoSec BadGirls, and Hacker Spring Camp, and volunteers with organizations such as the San Diego Futures Foundation and WiCys.
In an industry where noise is constant and complexity is the baseline, clarity has become a competitive advantage.  My philosophy? The industry doesn’t need more noise; it needs people
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