Dr. Chase Cunningham is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, strategist, and author, widely known as "Dr. Zero Trust." With over 20 years of experience in cyber operations across the U.S. Navy, NSA, and private sector, he is a leading authority on Zero Trust architecture and enterprise security modernization. Dr. Cunningham is the author of several influential books, including Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies and Mastering Zero Trust, which are widely used in both industry and academia. He is also the host of the popular podcast "Dr. Zero Trust", where he interviews top minds in cybersecurity and explores the evolving threat landscape, practical defense strategies, and the future of digital warfare. A former Forrester Principal Analyst and Chief Strategy Officer at Ericom Software, Dr. Cunningham continues to advise Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Security and is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran.