Ryan Horst
Cybersecurity Leader | Expert in Enterprise Security Architecture & Transformation | Protecting IT Assets from Cyber Threats
- Role
- Director of Enterprise Cyber and IT Architecture at Blackbaud
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Horst
With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT, I specialize in designing and leading enterprise security architecture initiatives that elevate security maturity across complex, regulated environments—including PCI and FDIC/FFIEC financial institutions.As a performance-driven leader, I’ve built and directed high-impact teams, delivered secure architecture for global banking platforms, and led strategic efforts in cloud security, threat detection, and risk-based prioritization. My work has enabled organizations to accelerate transformation while maintaining compliance and resilience.I thrive on solving complex problems through collaboration, creativity, and strategic foresight. I’m passionate about mentoring future leaders and serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives.
Experience
Director of Enterprise Cyber and IT Architecture
Dec 2025 — Present · Omaha, NE, US
Added IT solution architecture remit to existing Cyber Enterprise Architecture management duties
Education
Central Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Computer Information Systems
1999 — 2001
Skills
- Information Security Governance
- Bluecoat
- Crisc
- Network Security
- Checkpoint
- Information Security
- Advanced Threat Protection
- Security Architecture Design
- Gcih
- Network Design
- Security
- Information Security Awareness
- Fireeye
- Firewalls
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