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Thomas Pace

Founder

Co-Founder & CEO at Netrise Firmware security

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

FoundedNetrise Firmware security

Co-Founder & CEO at Netrise Firmware security

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Netrise Firmware security's investors · 2

Dnx VenturesTokyo · $1M – $5M checksSQUADRA VENTURESBaltimore · $1M – $4M checks · since 2025

Experience

  1. NetRise Inc.Co-founder & CEOcurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  2. HiddenLayerAdvisorcurrent2022 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  3. Evo SecurityInvestorcurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  4. PassageAdvisor (Acquired by 1Password)2021 — 2022Austin, Texas, United States
  5. Cloud Security AllianceLouisiana Chapter Co-Chair2016 — 2021Greater New Orleans Region
  6. BlackBerry (via Cylance Acquisition)Vice President, Global Enterprise Solutions2019 — 2020Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  7. Cylance Inc. (Acquired by BlackBerry in February 2019)Sr. Director - Worldwide Consulting2018 — 2019
  8. Cylance Inc. (Acquired by BlackBerry in February 2019)Director of Consulting - East2017 — 2018
  9. Cylance Inc. (Acquired by BlackBerry in February 2019)Principal Consultant2016 — 2017
  10. Black HatLead Instructor - A Guide to Threat Hunting Utilizing the ELK Stack and Machine Learning2017 — 2018Las Vegas Metropolitan Area
  11. Tulane UniversityAdjunct Professor2015 — 2016Greater New Orleans Region
  12. Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations, Strategic Petroleum ReserveSenior Cyber Security Engineer2014 — 2016Greater New Orleans Region
  13. Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations, Strategic Petroleum ReserveCyber Security Engineer2013 — 2014Greater New Orleans Region
  14. PNC BankIncident Response Investigator2012 — 2013
  15. PNC BankTechnology Operations Analyst2011 — 2012
  16. NCFTA (National Cyber-Forensics Training Alliance)Analyst2010
  17. Pittsburgh Police CCUCCU (Computer Crime Unit) Technician2009Greater Pittsburgh Region
  18. United States Marine CorpsMarine Corps Infantryman / Intelligence Specialist2004 — 2008

Skills & more

Network Security64Computer Security49IDS7Intrusion Detection24Security72Computer Hardware4Investigations3Risk Assessment12Information Assurance15Computer Forensics13Incident Response6Security Clearance21
+12 moreWindows ServerPrivate InvestigationsInformation Security ManagementInformation SecuritySecurity ManagementIntelligenceNetworkingServersVulnerability AssessmentCISSPSecurity+Security Audits
  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) — GIAC Certifications
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — ISC2
  • GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN) — GIAC Certifications
  • Security+ — CompTIA
  • Sourcefire Certified Professional (SFCP) v5.3 — Sourcefire, part of Cisco
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) — GIAC Certifications
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — GIAC Certifications
  • 4011 - Information Systems Security Professional — Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) — GIAC Certifications
  • 4015 - Systems Certifier — Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Pace?
Co-Founder & CEO at Netrise Firmware security
Where does Thomas Pace work?
Thomas Pace is Co-Founder & CEO of Netrise Firmware security.
What companies did Thomas Pace found?
Thomas Pace founded Netrise Firmware security.
Where did Thomas Pace go to school?
Thomas Pace studied at University of Pittsburgh (Master of Science, Information Science - Security Assured Information Systems Track); University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Science, Information Science - Concentration in Networks and Security); University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Arts, Administration of Justice - Concentration in Terrorism).

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Also attended Chaminade University of Honolulu1

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Also attended SANS Technology Institute5

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Shared employers

Also worked at Evo Security6

Ken ElefantPartner at Sorenson VenturesHank ThomasManaging Partner at Strategic Cyber VenturesChris AhernPartner at Strategic Cyber VenturesDaniel IngevaldsonGeneral Partner at TechOperators Venture CapitalJosh StephensOperating Advisor at Elsewhere PartnersMichael RothCEO and Founder at Evo Security

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Nate LeeFounder and Chief Information Security Officer at Scale Venture PartnersAnthony CruzVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsMarina SegalExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter at TamnoonGadi EvronFounder/CEO at CymmetriaNaveen BishtFounder & CEO at Akitra

Also worked at BlackBerry (via Cylance Acquisition)81

Karim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalMike MontanoInvestor at True VenturesAnastasia HambaliInvestor at Side Door VenturesRyan GibsonVP of Finance at Eclipse VenturesDevon GallowayCo-Founder & General Partner at Inovia CapitalMichael LittCo-Founder & General Partner at Inovia Capital

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Also worked at Cylance Inc. (Acquired by BlackBerry in February 2019)15

RobAdvisor at TFX CapitalMark HatfieldInvestor at Ten ElevenDon ButlerManaging Director at Thomvest VenturesDaniel DoimoPartner at Helios Climate VenturesDaniel BernardCraft Advisory Board at Craft VenturesNick WarnerCraft Advisory Board at Craft Ventures

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