Dirce Eduardo Hernandez is a seasoned cybersecurity and information security leader with over 16 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, IT risk management, and regulatory compliance. He is widely respected for his ability to align security strategy with business objectives while strengthening organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats.
Dirce currently serves as a Cybersecurity Industry Board Member at Our Lady of the Lake University, where he advises on the development of cybersecurity curricula and academic programs, helping prepare the next generation of security professionals. He holds multiple advanced certifications from ISACA, including CISA, CISM, and CDPSE, underscoring his commitment to professional excellence and ethical cybersecurity practice.
Previously, Dirce was an Information Security Leader at USAA, where he led the execution of enterprise cybersecurity compliance programs and strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. He also co-chaired the Insider Threat Working Group (ITWG) at FS-ISAC, contributing to industry-wide collaboration on insider threat detection, mitigation, and information sharing within the financial services sector.
With a strong focus on governance, risk, compliance, and insider threat management, Dirce is driven by a mission to protect organizations and individuals while advancing security maturity across industries. As a webinar speaker, he brings a practical, experience-based perspective on building resilient security programs in highly regulated environments.
