Miami is emerging as a vibrant technology and cybersecurity hub, with companies across finance, education, aerospace, property management, and technology platforms navigating complex digital risk landscapes. The city’s growth as a tech and innovation center demands security leaders who can balance business enablement with resilient cybersecurity practices.
These 10 CISOs are at the forefront of Miami’s digital security ecosystem, protecting critical systems, shaping organizational strategy, and ensuring enterprises operate safely in an increasingly connected and regulated environment.
Mauricio Angée, DBA — AVP & Chief Information Security Officer, University of Miami
Mauricio Angée is a speaker, author, researcher, and professor with extensive experience in implementing proactive security and compliance programs, including HIPAA, HITRUST, GLBA, FISMA C&A, PCI-DSS, and SOX. His expertise spans risk management, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and security education, ensuring the University of Miami’s critical systems remain protected.
Domingo Castillo — Chief Information Security Officer, Miami Dade College
Domingo Castillo is an award-winning cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise security, risk, and governance programs. He advises senior leadership on cyber risk, regulatory compliance, and organizational resilience, and has served as adjunct professor, mentor, and national speaker on AI security, cybersecurity governance, and workforce development.
Tom Neclerio — CISO & SVP of Security Services, SilverSky
With more than 23 years in cybersecurity and regulatory markets, Tom Neclerio has led MSSPs, CISO advisory practices, and internal security functions for Fortune 500 organizations. He specializes in healthcare, finance, federal, and defense sectors, providing regulatory guidance, security consulting, and program development across GLBA, HIPAA, SOX, CMMC, PCI, and NIST frameworks.
Brian Fricke — MSVP & CISO & Technology Risk Executive, City National Bank of Florida
Brian Fricke has over a decade of experience leading technology and cyber risk programs. At City National Bank of Florida, he oversees AI and LLM security governance, manages a global risk portfolio covering thousands of systems and personnel, and reports directly to the board. He is recognized for delivering compliance, operational excellence, and measurable business value.
Michael Calderin — CISO, Barnes Aerospace
Michael Calderin has 20+ years of experience in information security and risk mitigation for global enterprises. He leads cybersecurity initiatives, incident response, and disaster recovery at Barnes Aerospace. Known for his technical acumen, efficiency, and operational focus, Calderin ensures enterprise systems are secure while optimizing resource utilization.
Marcos Marrero — CISO, HIG Capital
Marcos Marrero is a seasoned technology risk and information security leader with experience across financial services, legal, and private equity sectors. He has built and led global security programs, ensuring resilience across enterprise operations in the Caribbean, South America, and the United States.
Arie Farhy — CISO, Amerant Bank
Arie Farhy is a visionary cybersecurity leader, enabling digital transformation while managing enterprise risk. He specializes in developing risk-based security programs that enhance agility, regulatory compliance, and business continuity for financial services organizations.
Asif Ali — Head of Information Security, Starwood Property Trust
Asif Ali leads enterprise-wide cybersecurity at Starwood Property Trust. He drives strategic security programs aligned with NIST frameworks, oversees third-party risk management, and ensures regulatory compliance. Ali has built high-performing teams and provides executive guidance on cloud, IT, and compliance risk initiatives.
Jason Manar — Chief Information Security Officer, Kaseya
Jason Manar has 19 years of security experience, including 16 years at the FBI managing cyber crime operations. At Kaseya, he leads cybersecurity strategy, builds high-performing teams, and aligns risk management and compliance across Saas, IaaS, PaaS, and custom software development solutions.
John Masserini — CISO & Managing Partner, SentiCon Security
John Masserini provides cybersecurity and risk management services to global clients through SentiCon Security. He is also an executive coach, board advisor, and virtual CISO, mentoring CISOs and security leaders, advising security organizations, and sharing expertise through his award-winning blog, Chronicles of a CISO.
Why Miami’s CISOs Matter
Miami’s rapidly growing tech and financial sectors, combined with critical infrastructure and global enterprise operations, make cybersecurity leadership essential. These CISOs are not only safeguarding networks. They are shaping regional cybersecurity strategy, enabling digital transformation, and building resilient organizations that can thrive in a connected, regulated, and high-risk environment.
As Miami continues to emerge as a technology and innovation hub, these security leaders exemplify the city’s commitment to protecting businesses, communities, and global operations against evolving cyber threats.