Ashley Fairman is the Founder & CEO of DICE Cyber, LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in hands-on security control implementation for critical infrastructure and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience, Ashley is an expert in safeguarding organizations against cyber threats, focusing on security incident response, crisis response, and ensuring robust cybersecurity hygiene.

Her career has involved developing comprehensive incident response strategies that help organizations mitigate damage, recover swiftly, and strengthen their defenses in the wake of cyberattacks. Ashley's leadership in crisis response has guided businesses through complex cybersecurity challenges, providing the expertise needed to maintain operations during and after incidents.

Ashley has built a unique assessment methodology that helps organizations bolster their security posture, particularly in critical sectors such as energy, water, and transportation. She holds an Executive Master’s in Management of Secure Information Systems from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Additionally, she has completed the AFCEA Senior Leadership Forum and Wharton’s Advanced Management Program (AMP).

As a speaker, Ashley frequently addresses cybersecurity’s role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), advising on how cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in ensuring successful transactions. Her commitment to mentoring, diversity, and inclusion continues to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals while shaping the future of cybersecurity through her work at DICE Cyber.