George Kurtz

Executive Vice President and Worldwide Chief Technology Officer, McAfee

George Kurtz is executive vice president (EVP) and worldwide chief technology officer (CTO), where he is responsible for overseeing McAfee’s “Office of the CTO”, and helping drive thought leadership and product innovation. Previously, Kurtz was senior vice president and general manager of McAfee's Risk and Compliance business unit.

Kurtz is an internationally recognized security executive who brings to McAfee a unique combination of business acumen and security expertise. Prior to its acquisition by McAfee in 2004, Kurtz served as the chief executive officer of Foundstone, where he positioned the company for rapid growth as one of the premier "pure play" security solutions providers in the industry.

Kurtz holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Seton Hall University. He also holds several industry designations, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  Kurtz also co-authored the best selling security book of all time, Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions.