Emily O’Carroll, Field CISO

Emily O’Carroll is a Field CISO with GuidePoint Security with over 20 years in IT and cybersecurity experience. Prior to GuidePoint, she was the CISO at Topgolf Callaway Brands for over 9 years. Emily sits on boards for the San Diego CISO Roundtable, San Diego ISSA chapter, and is a governing body of Gartner C-Level Communities (previously Evanta).

Rich Hidalgo, Director of SLED

Rich Hidalgo joined GuidePoint Security in January 2024 following an extensive tenure as a Public Sector Sales Leader with a large national reseller. In his current role, he leads sales and market development efforts across ten Western U.S. states, driving strategic growth and strengthening customer engagement. He holds a Master of Science in Homeland Security from San Diego State University, where he specialized in Cybersecurity and Organizational Management.

Ben Moreland, Risk Practice Director

Ben Moreland began his career in cyber security in 2002 in the United States Navy. His military experience includes work in information assurance, network vulnerability assessments, incident response, and supporting sensitive DoD and joint intelligence operations overseas.
Ben is a member of local chapters of InfraGard, ISACA and ISSA, and holds several certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).