Bob Fabien Zinga

Bob Fabien Zinga – Executive Biography

Bob Fabien “BZ” Zinga is a nationally recognized cybersecurity executive, board-certified technology leader, and U.S. Navy Commander (TS/SCI) with over 26 years of experience driving secure digital transformation across the public and private sectors. His leadership spans higher education, SaaS startups, federal agencies, and global military operations.

Bob most recently served as Chief Information Security Officer at Santa Clara University, and previously as Head of Security & IT at Directly, a Silicon Valley-based AI company where he scaled the security program through $30M+ in revenue growth and enabled SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance. In the U.S. Navy Reserve, Bob commanded cyber defense operations at the Naval Network Warfare Command, leading global teams and managing multimillion-dollar budgets in support of national security.

A Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) and EC-Council Certified CISO Hall of Fame inductee, Bob advises multiple organizations including the United Cybersecurity Alliance, the AZ Cyber Initiative, and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. He has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Information Security and a Top 50 Global Thought Leader by Thinkers360.

Fluent in five languages and a professional pianist, Bob is a dynamic advocate for cybersecurity, diversity in tech, and leadership development. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Demetria, their two daughters, and their spirited Shih Tzu.

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