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Jared Pfost is a seasoned security professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Kalles Group, Jared focuses on building strategies with CIO and CISO teams in the Financial Services sector. Previously, as Security Assurance Director at The Walt Disney Company, Jared revitalized the Technology Risk Management service and established the Secure Development Services. In earlier positions, Jared held the role of Security Director at a Fortune 500 Insurance firm, designed global security metrics programs, and led strategic advisory services at Caliber Security Partners. Jared's career also includes experience as CEO of Third Defense, Transitional CISO at JPMC/Washington Mutual, and Information Security Group Manager at Washington Mutual, among other notable roles. Jared's foundational skills in security architecture were honed at Microsoft as a Security Architect, supported by a degree in Business, IT & Finance from the University of Washington.