Workshop ZedTrust Cybersecurity Leadership
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Robert Selby
CEO
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Derek Malone
CRO
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Jason Park
VP, Pro Services
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Kayla Briggs
Technical Recruiter
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Marcus Patel
SOC Analyst II
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Sandra Okonjo
TI Analyst
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Robert Selby
CEO, ZedTrust Cybersecurity (NASDAQ: ZDTR) | Enterprise Growth | Value Creation | Former Managing Director, Apex Capital
📍 Sunnyvale, CAZedTrust Cybersecurity500+ connections
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Growth-oriented executive with 20+ years of experience in enterprise software and technology services. I joined ZedTrust in 2021 following Apex Capital's lead investment to drive the next phase of the company's scale and value creation journey.

My focus at ZedTrust has been on accelerating ARR growth, expanding our enterprise client base, and executing on the strategic roadmap that positions us for a strong outcome in the next 2–3 years. We've grown revenue 31% YoY in FY2024 and I'm proud of what the team has delivered.

Prior to ZedTrust: Managing Director at Apex Capital (private equity, enterprise tech), 3 portfolio company board seats, M&A advisory at Goldman Sachs Technology Group.

Experience

Chief Executive Officer Current

ZedTrust Cybersecurity (NASDAQ: ZDTR)
Mar 2021 – Present · 3 years 9 months

Led ZedTrust through IPO transition period. Drove revenue from $298M to $487M. Executed ZedShield platform consolidation strategy. Completed acquisition of CloudDefend (2023). Overseeing ZedCulture initiative launch and organizational transformation.

Managing Director

Apex Capital Partners
Jan 2015 – Feb 2021 · 6 years 2 months

Led enterprise software and cybersecurity vertical. Managed 4 portfolio companies. Focused on revenue growth, cost optimization, and exit positioning.

Vice President, M&A Advisory

Goldman Sachs — Technology Group
Jul 2008 – Dec 2014 · 6 years 6 months

Recent Activity

Robert posted: "Pleased to share ZedTrust's Q3 2024 earnings results. Revenue of $127M, up 31% YoY, with EBITDA margin expansion of 180bps. We continue to execute on our platform consolidation strategy and are on track for our FY2024 guidance. Full earnings release linked below."
Robert shared a Gartner article on SIEM market growth: "The enterprise SIEM market is projected to reach $6.7B by 2027. ZedTrust is well-positioned to capture disproportionate share as enterprises consolidate their security stacks. Our sales pipeline reflects this tailwind."
Robert commented on an article about PE-backed tech companies: "Creating shareholder value requires discipline — managing costs, accelerating revenue, and making the hard decisions that enable long-term growth. Proud of what the ZedTrust team has delivered."
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Derek Malone
CRO @ ZedTrust | Revenue Leader | Building High-Accountability Enterprise Sales Teams | Quota Attainment Culture
📍 San Francisco, CAZedTrust Cybersecurity500+ connections
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I build revenue teams that deliver — consistently, predictably, at scale. I've scaled enterprise security sales organizations from $50M to $500M+ ARR and I know what it takes to build a team that hits number.

At ZedTrust I've built a 120-person enterprise sales organization with a culture of accountability. We have daily standups, weekly pipeline reviews, and monthly quota reconciliation. Underperformers are identified early and supported — or transitioned.

My philosophy: the right people in the right seats, with clear metrics and consequences for missing them. Sales is a performance sport — you know your number and you hit it, or we have a conversation.

If you're a hunter who wants to compete at the enterprise level with a world-class product — I want to hear from you.

Experience

Chief Revenue Officer Current

ZedTrust Cybersecurity
Jun 2022 – Present · 2 years 6 months

Built enterprise sales org from 60 to 120 AEs. Implemented ZedSell performance framework with weekly quota tracking. Q3 2024: 94% of quota target achieved fleet-wide.

VP, Enterprise Sales

Fortescale Systems
Jan 2019 – May 2022 · 3 years 5 months

Regional Sales Director

CipherStar Security
Mar 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 years 10 months

Recent Activity

Derek posted: "Q3 debrief done. 94% to quota as an org. 6 reps at 120%+. 14 reps below 70%. We had hard conversations. We made changes. Q4 is a clean slate — show me what you've got. 🎯"
Derek shared an article titled "Why B Players are Dragging Your Sales Team Down": "100%. Tolerance for mediocrity is a culture killer. I don't hire B players and I don't keep them. Your A players are watching what you do with the ones who can't perform."
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Jason Park
VP, Professional Services @ ZedTrust | Managed Services Delivery | Resource Optimization | Utilization Excellence | P&L Accountability
📍 Sunnyvale, CAZedTrust Cybersecurity500+ connections
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I run managed services and professional services delivery operations at ZedTrust — 220 consultants, 6 delivery centers, $98M P&L responsibility.

My focus is delivering consistent, scalable professional services with disciplined utilization management. Billable utilization is the primary driver of PS margin — I keep a close eye on it across all of our delivery resources.

At ZedTrust PS, we run a meritocracy: clear performance metrics, regular performance reviews, and fast-track opportunities for people who consistently deliver above target. We also move quickly on people who aren't performing.

I've built delivery orgs from scratch and integrated acquired teams (CloudDefend PS team integration, 2023). Happy to connect with PS leaders navigating similar challenges.

Experience

VP, Professional Services Current

ZedTrust Cybersecurity
Sep 2022 – Present · 2 years 3 months

Leads 220-person PS and managed services delivery. Responsible for utilization targets, billable efficiency, and margin performance. Integrated CloudDefend PS team post-acquisition (2023). Standardized delivery methodology and performance management framework.

Director, Managed Services Delivery

SecureIQ
Apr 2019 – Aug 2022 · 3 years 5 months

Recent Activity

Jason posted: "Monthly utilization report is in. Team average: 82%. Two delivery leads below 70% — we'll be having those conversations this week. High utilization isn't about grinding people — it's about matching the right resources to the right engagements efficiently."
Jason shared an article on PS margin improvement: "Margin in professional services is won or lost in utilization management. If your team is below 75% utilization on average, you have a resource allocation problem. Our target at ZedTrust PS is 80%+ across all delivery resources."
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Kayla Briggs
Technical Recruiter @ ZedTrust Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Talent | #OpenToWork for amazing candidates | Connecting talent with opportunity 🚀
📍 RemoteZedTrust Cybersecurity500+ connections
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Passionate about connecting top cybersecurity talent with exciting opportunities! 🌟 I specialize in technical recruiting for security analysts, threat intelligence professionals, and PS consultants.

ZedTrust is a fast-growing, high-impact company where driven professionals can really make a mark. We're scaling fast and there are tons of opportunities for people who want to grow their careers in a dynamic environment! 🚀

If you're a motivated security professional looking for your next challenge, let's connect! I'm always excited to talk about what we're building at ZedTrust.

Experience

Technical Recruiter Current

ZedTrust Cybersecurity
Aug 2024 – Present · 4 months

Full-cycle technical recruiting for security analyst, TI, and PS roles. Supporting high-volume hiring to fill open headcount across the SOC and professional services teams.

Recruiter

Talent Bridge Agency
Feb 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 year 6 months

HR Coordinator

RetailNow Inc.
Jun 2022 – Jan 2023 · 8 months

Recent Activity

Kayla posted: "🚨 We're HIRING! ZedTrust Cybersecurity is growing fast and we have multiple openings for SOC Analysts, Threat Intelligence Analysts, and PS Consultants! Competitive salary, great benefits, and an amazing team culture! DM me or apply at the link below! #Cybersecurity #Hiring #ZedTrust"
Kayla posted: "What makes a great cybersecurity hire? 💡 Drive. Adaptability. A mindset that thrives under pressure. At ZedTrust we look for people who are ready to step up, take ownership, and deliver in a fast-paced environment! Sound like you? Let's chat! 🚀"
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Marcus Patel
SOC Analyst II @ ZedTrust Cybersecurity | Security Operations | Threat Detection | GCIA
📍 Sunnyvale, CAZedTrust Cybersecurity500+ connections
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Security operations professional with 3 years of experience in enterprise SOC environments. Currently working as a SOC Analyst II at ZedTrust, focused on threat detection, alert triage, and incident escalation.

Interested in growing into threat intelligence or detection engineering roles. I passed my GCIA last year — self-funded, studied nights and weekends.

Open to connecting with others in the security community.

Experience

SOC Analyst II Current

ZedTrust Cybersecurity
Jan 2023 – Present · 1 year 11 months

Alert monitoring and triage across ZedShield SIEM platform. 12-hour shift rotation. Escalation handling and runbook documentation.

SOC Analyst I

HorizonNet Solutions
May 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 year 8 months

Recent Activity

Marcus shared an article on SOC analyst burnout: "Worth reading. The alert fatigue problem in enterprise SOCs is real. Tooling helps, but culture and staffing models matter more."
Marcus commented on a post about certifications: "Took my GCIA while working 12s. Not fun, but glad I did it. Sometimes you have to invest in yourself regardless of what your employer does or doesn't support."
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Sandra Okonjo
Threat Intelligence Analyst @ ZedTrust | CTI | APT Research | Howard University CS '22 | GCTI Candidate | ZedFutures Alumni
📍 Remote (EST)ZedTrust Cybersecurity500+ connections
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CTI analyst with a focus on financially-motivated threat actors and initial access brokers. Graduate of Howard University CS program (2022) and alumna of ZedTrust's ZedFutures early talent program.

I'm 2 years into my career at ZedTrust and working toward my GCTI certification. The technical work is interesting — there's good data and good tooling. I'm figuring out what my next step looks like.

I'd love to connect with other CTI analysts, especially other Black women in the field. The community matters.

Experience

Threat Intelligence Analyst Current

ZedTrust Cybersecurity
Jul 2022 – Present · 2 years 5 months

Threat intelligence analysis focused on financially-motivated threat actor tracking and IAB monitoring. Supporting ZedShield platform intelligence feeds and client reporting.

ZedFutures Cohort Participant (Intern)

ZedTrust Cybersecurity
Jun 2022 – Jul 2022 · 2 months

Recent Activity

Sandra posted: "Looking to connect with other Black women in CTI/threat intelligence. The mentorship gap in this field is real and I'm trying to build community outside of my day-to-day. Drop a comment or DM if you're open to connecting!"
Sandra shared a job posting from AllThreats Security: "Interesting role here — AllThreats has a solid reputation for analyst development. Worth looking at if you're early career in threat intel."