President

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Hunter Storm, CISO, Advisory Board Member, SOC Black Ops Team, Systems Architect, Originator of Human-Layer Security

President, Sonoran Desert Security User Group (2026–Present)

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Overview

Hunter Storm is President of the Sonoran Desert Security User Group (SDSUG), guiding the organization’s governance, continuity, and practitioner‑first culture. With a career spanning Fortune 100 leadership, cybersecurity strategy, enterprise architecture, and institutional stewardship, she leads SDSUG’s mission to provide a vendor‑neutral, platform agnostic, low‑noise environment for Arizona’s security community.

As President, Hunter Storm is guiding SDSUG into its next era, expanding the group’s long‑standing cybersecurity foundation to include emerging and disruptive technologies (EDT) such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and post‑quantum cryptography (PQC). Her leadership reflects the direction of the field and the needs of practitioners, strengthening SDSUG’s role as a regional hub supported by industry and academic partners.

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Professional Background

Hunter Storm is a veteran CISO and technology executive with experience across financial services, aerospace, manufacturing, and high‑tech environments. Her work includes leadership roles at:

• Wells Fargo
• Charles Schwab
• American Express
• Alcoa
• Daicel / SDI
• CompuCom

She has contributed to national‑level standards, policy, and research initiatives through ANSI X9, NIST, FS‑ISAC, QED‑C, and academic advisory boards. She is currently a member of the ISARA Corporation Advisory Board, as well as the Advisory Board for Texas A&M School of Computer Science.

Her background includes enterprise architecture, SOC design, human‑layer security, and cross‑domain governance.

Hunter Storm holds degrees in Communication, with focus areas in Technology, Psychology, and International Studies. She has additional computer science coursework and extensive independent study in emerging technologies, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum technology, and information security.

She is the founder of Hunter Storm Enterprises.

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Role at SDSUG

As President, Hunter Storm leads:

• organizational governance and continuity
• community safety and psychological comfort
• leadership coordination
• event oversight and standards
• long‑term institutional development

As President, Hunter Storm leads SDSUG’s governance, long‑term continuity, and strategic direction, with a focus on emerging technologies, cross‑domain security, and the evolution of practitioner‑driven standards. She ensures the group remains a stable, low‑noise environment while also pushing the community forward—connecting members with cutting‑edge research, modern security architectures, and the technologies shaping the next decade of the field. She oversees modernization efforts—including the 2026 site and governance overhaul—while maintaining SDSUG’s vendor‑neutral, low‑noise environment. Her leadership emphasizes clarity, integrity, and technical rigor, creating a space where practitioners can engage confidently and meaningfully with cutting‑edge security topics and with one another.

The President’s Introduction outlines the mandate, priorities, and stewardship approach shaping SDSUG’s modern era.

For Hunter Storm’s current role and leadership profile, visit the Leadership page.

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Last updated: February 2026