Martin Gill is focused on conducting meaningful security research projects that make a difference as well as aiding the industry in recognizing outstanding performance.

Michael Garcia has made it his life’s work to tackle the issue of violence within schools.

Shannon Fariel-Mureithi, Director of Global Safety and Security at ChildFund International, is dedicated to protecting the NGO security landscape and serving individuals.

Sandi Davies is outspokenly passionate about elevating the perception and reputation of security officers, and she has spent her entire career with this focus.

Julie Bowen helps The MITRE Corporation solve key national security and global security challenges using an enterprise risk management approach. 

Lauren Bean Buitta, Founder and CEO of Girl Security, has made it her life’s mission to create a more diverse security workforce.

Wendy Bashnan believes in pushing the boundaries and taking lessons learned from other industries & departments to enhance security and business resiliency.

Driven by mission, Erik Antons, Chief Security Officer at Whirlpool, delivers best-in-class security, risk management and emergency management programs. 

Security’s Most Influential People in Security 2022 represent a number of professionals protecting their organizations, furthering their missions and elevating the security industry in significant ways.

A survey of more than 700 U.S. executives by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) identified top enterprise security and business risks observed in 2022.