William White

About William White

Proven security and technology leader with a track record of building enterprise-class security programs from the ground up. As CISO and VP of Security and IT at BigPanda, I developed a comprehensive, layered security architecture and governance framework that enables the company to serve Fortune 100 customers in financial services and healthcare while meeting the highest compliance standards.I bring 30 years of experience across startups and global enterprises, blending technical depth with business acumen. My expertise spans cybersecurity strategy, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, AI security governance, and customer trust programs that directly support revenue growth. Under my leadership, BigPanda has achieved multiple years of clean SOC 2 Type II audits, passed stringent customer security assessments, and delivered AI security capabilities that closed multimillion-dollar enterprise deals.In advisory roles, I provide pragmatic guidance to help companies grow securely, meet investor and regulatory expectations, and position themselves as trusted partners in regulated markets. I believe security should be a business enabler—aligning with strategic goals, enabling innovation, and protecting stakeholder value.

Experience

1. Team8 Vc Villager

   Team8

   Jun 2024 — Present

   The Team8 CISO Village is a global community of cyber security senior executives, CISOs and thought leaders from leading enterprises. The Village is an avenue for exchanging ideas, collaborating as an industry, and promoting innovation in cyber security.

Education

• University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management

  MBA

• Texas A&M University

  BSEE