Ryan Skelton brings over a decade of hands-on cybersecurity expertise, blending deep technical knowledge with extensive experience advising organizations on security strategy. At Guardare, he helps clients build and mature security programs, with a strong focus on vulnerability management, risk reduction, and operational resilience. Previously, Ryan spent several years as a Sales Engineer at Rapid7, where he partnered with enterprises worldwide to strengthen their defenses through cutting-edge security solutions. His background also includes leadership roles in security engineering and architecture at organizations such as Indiana University Health and Navient, where he led initiatives in vulnerability management, incident response, penetration testing, and compliance (HIPAA, PCI, NIST, SOC 2). Ryan’s career began in technical security roles at KAR Auction Services and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where he developed core expertise in building and scaling information security programs. With experience across healthcare, finance, and education, Ryan is recognized for his ability to simplify complex security challenges and guide organizations through today’s evolving threat and regulatory landscape.