Cincinnati’s mix of healthcare, retail, banking, education, and telecom makes it a high-value target for attackers. The leaders below hold active CISO roles in the region and shape the security posture of some of its most important institutions. Their work keeps critical systems stable and helps their organizations adapt to fast-moving threats.
Greg Allender
Chief Information Security Officer, TriHealth
Greg leads security for one of Cincinnati’s largest healthcare systems. He focuses on patient data protection and reliable clinical operations.
Katrina Biscay
Chief Information Security Officer, University of Cincinnati
Katrina manages information security for a major research university. Her efforts support student privacy and the protection of sensitive academic data.
Catherine McCully
Chief Information Security Officer, Procter & Gamble
Catherine oversees global security programs for a company with deep roots in Cincinnati. She supports secure manufacturing, brand operations, and corporate systems.
Shawn McMillian
Chief Security Officer, altafiber
Shawn manages security across a regional telecom provider. His team works to keep communications networks stable and resilient.
Brian Minick
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Information Security Officer, Fifth Third Bank
Brian leads combined technology and security operations for one of the largest banks in the region. His work supports fraud prevention and secure financial services.
Cincinnati relies on these leaders to keep essential services running. Their judgment, steady execution, and focus on real-world risk make them stand out in a crowded landscape. As threats evolve, their work strengthens the city’s defenses and protects the people and businesses that depend on them.