Security BSides Las Vegas 2025

Kris Rides is the CEO and Founder of Tiro Security - a Cybersecurity professional services and staffing firm. He is one of the original founding Board Members of the Southern California Cloud Security Alliance Chapter, the previous President, and an honorary board member. He chairs the industry advisory board for the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCYTE) and is an advisory board member to The Cyber Helpline, Washington States Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, as well as for the non-profit; GRC for Intelligent Ecosystems (GRCIE).

Kris is committed to using his expertise to make a difference in the cybersecurity Industry.

Heather Morris is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Redhorse Corporation, where she spearheads strategic initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain top talent across the organization.
With more than a decade of experience in recruitment, Heather is a seasoned professional known for aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives. She excels in developing innovative talent acquisition processes, optimizing applicant tracking systems and reporting, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Heather’s leadership in building high-performing teams plays a crucial role in supporting the company’s ongoing growth and success. Her commitment to excellence ensures that the organization consistently attracts the industry’s brightest talent, keeping it at the forefront of its field.
Prior to joining Redhorse, Heather served as the Recruiting Manager of the National Security portfolio at Accenture Federal Services and Novetta. While in that role Heather led improvements to the overall recruitment process, managed the recruitment team, and collaborated with department heads to meet staffing needs efficiently