Heather Case-Hall
Cybersecurity leader, author & speaker
Founder, Data in Plain Sight | Carson City, Nevada
I build security programs that connect technical findings to business decisions, clear ownership, and measurable remediation. My experience spans IT operations, military cyber defense, enterprise security leadership, data protection, and offensive security delivery.
Expertise
Data security strategy and governance • DSPM and DLP • AI readiness • Identity and access • Penetration testing programs • Incident response and resilience • Executive communication • Partner strategy and technical sales enablement
Professional experience
Founder | Data in Plain Sight
Cybersecurity advisory, education, speaking, and security assessment coordination. Author of Data in Plain Sight: Finding, Classifying, and Protecting Sensitive Data Before AI Exposes It. My approach starts with the business, its data, and its risk, then builds the program and selects the technology to support it.
Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect | Myriad360
October 2024 to September 2026
Created Penetration Testing 360 and helped develop and deliver the Data Security Health Assessment methodology. Led advisory across sensitive data discovery, classification, access exposure, remediation, governance, and AI readiness. Built roadmaps, ownership structures, executive reporting, and technical sales enablement. Coordinated specialist testing partners and set expectations for testing depth, reporting quality, and client delivery.
Demand & Delivery Manager | Optiv Security
August 2021 to August 2024
Managed delivered threat services for the Western United States. Served as technical advisor and escalation point for strategic and enterprise clients, connecting assessment, remediation, response, account teams, and delivery specialists. Selected for SVP leadership training.
Information Security Program Manager | EMPLOYERS
February 2018 to August 2021
Built cross-functional security and incident response programs, security awareness, third-party risk processes, and program metrics. Coordinated with IT, Legal, HR, auditors, disaster recovery, and business continuity teams. Oversaw security operations with third-party providers.
Director of IT and Security | Private family - Undisclosed
May 2017 to February 2018
Led IT and security operations, project delivery, vendor coordination, and physical and logical security.
Chief Information Security Officer | Tangible Security
April 2016 to May 2017
Led security advisory, vulnerability and risk assessments, security awareness, and PCI program development.
Earlier career
Senior Information Security Analyst, Koch Business Solutions; Director of Operations, /Root Technology; Systems administration, programming, and information assurance with the Nevada Army National Guard; Systems administration at Eldorado Resort Casino.
Military leadership
22 years of U.S. Army and National Guard service. Led the Nevada Army National Guard Computer Network Defense Team, including incident response, forensic investigations, network audits, and team development. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3.
Education & credentials
Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, University of Phoenix
Credentials include CISSP, GCSA, GCWN, GPEN, GCFA, GCIH, GSNA, GCIA, GSEC, CHFI, CEH, CNDA, Security+, and ITIL 4 Foundation.
Authorship & recognition
Author, Data in Plain Sight (2026)
2026 Woman Cybersecurity Leader of the Year, United Cybersecurity Alliance
Nevada National Guard Soldier of the Year
Let's talk
Available for leadership opportunities, consulting, and speaking engagements.