At the helm of Caldera Cybersecurity is Rick Myers, a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience protecting data, guiding teams, and helping organizations navigate today’s complex threat landscape.
Rick isn’t just a CISO by title—he’s a hands-on strategist who’s been in the trenches with executive teams, tech departments, and regulators alike. From helping launch the first Wireless AMBER Alert system to leading high-stakes incident response plans, Rick’s career has blended innovation with purpose.
As the founder of Caldera Cybersecurity Services, Rick now brings Fortune 500-grade leadership to small and mid-sized organizations across the country. His sweet spot? Helping businesses understand their risks, strengthen their defenses, and build a “security-first” culture—without drowning in jargon or overcomplicating the solution.
What Rick Brings to the Table
- Fractional CISO leadership tailored to your organization’s needs
- Risk-based cybersecurity programs aligned with business goals
- Deep expertise in regulatory frameworks like NIST, GLBA, and PCI-DSS
- Real-world incident response planning and execution
- Engaging security awareness training that actually sticks
Career Highlights
- Helped deploy the first-ever Wireless AMBER Alert system
- Nominated for T.E.N.’s ISE Security Executive of the Year
- Cut phishing vulnerability by 80% through smart awareness training
- Designed SOCs and NOCs that reduced incident response time from hours to minutes
- Enabled remote work for over 2,500 employees within 48 hours during the 2020 pandemic
Credentials & Community
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- B.S. in Computer Science – University of Florida
- Board Member – Better Business Bureau (NM & SW CO)
- Founder – TechUP Group, a nonprofit supporting other nonprofits with IT services
“At the end of the day, security is about trust—and trust is built on transparency, action, and relationships. That’s the foundation I bring to every client.”
— Rick Myers
