Keynote Speaker Announcement

Gina Yacone
Keynote Speaker, BSides Jacksonville 2025.

Gina is the Regional, Advisory and Virtual Cheif Information Security Officer (CISO) at Trace3.

As the CISO (Advisory) for Trace3’s mountain state region, Gina is responsible for developing and implementing internal cybersecurity processes and solutions, as well as advising our clients on how to safeguard their digital assets from cyber threats. She has experience as a cybersecurity consultant and vCISO, working with various industries and sectors to assess risks, design security programs, and deploy security technologies.

Gina’s certifications and designations include ISACA, HITRUST, (ISC)2, and CompTIA, and she’s been a subject matter expert for multiple CompTIA exams, including Security+, CASP+, and CySA+. She holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management from the University of New Hampshire.

Gina’s mission is to help organizations protect their data, assets, and reputation from cyber threats, and to empower them with the best practices, tools, and frameworks to achieve their security and privacy goals. She’s always seeking new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow, and enjoys sharing her knowledge and insights as a keynote speaker, moderator, and investor.