Full Name
Anthony LaForte
Job Title
VP, Cyber
Company
Dun & Bradstreet
Speaker Bio
I’m a cybersecurity executive with over a decade of experience leading high-impact security operations and incident response programs across both private industry and government. Currently, I serve as the Director of Cyber Operations, where I oversee teams such as Security Operations, Threat Detection Engineering, and Digital Forensics/Incident Response. My focus is on building sustainable, resilient programs that align with business priorities while staying ahead of an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Before entering the cybersecurity field, I served in the U.S. Army which was an experience that shaped my leadership philosophy and instilled in me a deep sense of accountability, adaptability, and mission-first thinking. I hold an A.S. in Computer Engineering from Quinsigamond Community College, a B.S. in Cybersecurity from Norwich University, and an M.S. in Cybersecurity from Liberty University.

Throughout my career, I’ve built and scaled SOC teams, developed threat detection frameworks, streamlined vulnerability management processes, and led cyber incident response for complex environments. I take pride in mentoring others, driving operational maturity, and leading with clarity under pressure.
Outside of work and school, I enjoy training and competing in combat sports such as Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai, cooking from scratch, and challenging myself!
Anthony LaForte