Brent Maynard

Senior Director, Security Technology Akamai

Brent Maynard is the Senior Director of Security Technology and Strategy at Akamai Technologies, with over 17 years of experience driving innovation in cybersecurity. He has led teams across the financial services sector and major cloud service providers, developing groundbreaking security solutions and advancing the industry’s approach to threat detection and response. Brent’s contributions include holding a patent for automated security investigations and shaping transformative products that enhance the SOC experience. A trusted advisor to the intelligence community and federal law enforcement, Brent has guided high-profile cyber investigations and collaborated on solutions to complex security challenges. A frequent speaker at events like AWS ReInvent, Black Hat and RSA, Brent combines technical expertise with visionary leadership to empower organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats.