Massachusetts’ marketing and advertising sector sits at the intersection of data, creativity, analytics, and digital engagement. Agencies and platforms in this space manage vast volumes of customer data, behavioral insights, and campaign intelligence—often across cloud-native and SaaS-driven ecosystems. Cybersecurity leadership in this industry must balance speed-to-market and brand innovation with privacy compliance, identity protection, and resilient digital operations.
Jason Schaffer — Chief Information Security Officer, HiBid Auctions
Jason Schaffer is a strategic technology leader focused on security by design and privacy risk mitigation. As Chief Information Security Officer at HiBid Auctions, he brings deep expertise in cybersecurity operations, regulatory compliance, and software-driven environments. With certifications including CISSP and NIST Cybersecurity Framework Lead Implementer, and experience guiding adherence to HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2, Jason integrates structured governance with agile development cultures—strengthening secure digital commerce and marketing ecosystems.
Katie Ledoux — Chief Information Security Officer, Attentive
Katie Ledoux oversees Security, IT, and Business Systems at Attentive, aligning cybersecurity strategy with high-growth marketing technology operations. With prior leadership roles in information security at prominent technology firms, she has built and scaled security programs across cloud-first environments. Her background reflects a blend of operational security depth and executive leadership, supporting secure innovation in customer engagement platforms.
Courtney White — Director, Cybersecurity & Technology Public Relations, Highwire
Courtney White operates at the intersection of cybersecurity and strategic communications, leading technology and cyber public relations initiatives at Highwire. With experience supporting security-focused clients and major enterprise technology brands, she specializes in media strategy, thought leadership development, and digital campaign execution. Her work reinforces how cybersecurity narratives, reputation management, and brand trust are increasingly inseparable in the marketing industry.
Mike “Cyber Mike” Brangwynne — Director of Information Technology & Cybersecurity, Wilkins Media
Mike Brangwynne leads IT and cybersecurity initiatives at Wilkins Media, focusing on strengthening organizational defenses against evolving cyber threats. With a hands-on approach to vulnerability management, platform optimization, and procedural enhancement, he drives practical security improvements that protect sensitive marketing data and operational systems. His leadership emphasizes continuous improvement and resilient infrastructure within media-driven environments.
Protecting Data, Brand, and Digital Trust
In Massachusetts’ marketing and advertising industry, cybersecurity protects more than infrastructure—it safeguards brand reputation, customer data, and the digital trust that fuels engagement. These leaders demonstrate how security strategy, compliance discipline, and communications alignment are foundational to sustaining innovation in an increasingly data-driven marketing landscape.
Continue the series with Cybersecurity Leaders to Watch in Massachusetts’ Banking Industry, where security leaders protect financial data, payments systems, and digital trust in regulated banking environments.