Joshua Ray is the founder and CEO of Blackwire Labs, bringing over 24 years of experience in combating advanced cyber threats across commercial, private, public, and military sectors. As a U.S. Navy veteran and cybersecurity executive, Ray has consistently built and led high-performing teams to protect critical networks and organizations. His career includes key roles at Accenture Security, Verisign, Raytheon, and the Office of Naval Intelligence, where he drove innovation and built capabilities to defend some of the world’s largest organizations against a myriad of advanced cyber adversaries.

Josh's blend of technical expertise and business acumen has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the cybersecurity industry. Educated at George Mason University with a BS in Information Technology and holding Executive Certificates from MIT Sloan School of Management, he combines strategic vision with operational excellence. As CEO of Blackwire Labs, Ray leads the company's mission to build trusted and expert AI cybersecurity solutions, leveraging his extensive experience to navigate the complex intersection of technology, security, and business.