Edward Vasko, CISSP, is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and subject matter expert on cybersecurity, workforce development, and organizational transformation. He is currently the CEO of High Wire Overwatch, one of the world’s largest managed security service providers (MSSPs). Prior to High Wire Overwatch, he was the Director of Boise State University’s Institute of Pervasive Cybersecurity where his work enabled Boise State to become a top-tier University known for solving the complex cybersecurity problems facing all businesses, industries, and critical infrastructure. In doing so, he established Boise State as a national leader of cybersecurity research and workforce development. He is a successive entrepreneur with over 30-years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Prior to joining Boise State University, Edward established and was a Senior Vice President at Avertium, a leading national managed security and consulting provider. Before establishing Avertium, he was the co-Founder and CEO of Terra Verde, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Edward grew Terra Verde into Arizona’s largest provider of cybersecurity advisory and managed security services, with over 2,000 active clients around the world. Through his career, he started, successfully ran, and exited five businesses, all in the cybersecurity industry. His extensive experience in cybersecurity provides him deep expertise to help organizations of all sizes in securing their critical assets.
Edward is also an active member on university advisory councils, working with universities to develop curriculum that more quickly enable 21st Century Cybersecurity Professionals to enter the workforce ready to help defend the nation’s critical assets. Appointed by Arizona’s Governor, Edward held a Commissioner role in Arizona’s Commission for Post-Secondary Education from 2015-2019. He was also appointed as the co-Chair of Arizona’s Cyber Team (ACT) Workforce Development Committee and a member of Idaho’s Cybersecurity Task Force. His first book, “Opportunity Seized, Squandered, Lost: An AI Business Parable,” was published in 2024. He is a graduate of Arizona State University and multi-year recipient of ASU’s Sun Devil 100 business leadership award. Most importantly though, Edward is a proud father and husband.