Profile
Holly Knowles leads the Operational Risk & Resilience (OR&R) Culture, Training & Awareness Service at Pacific Life, where she enhances the organization's defense against digital threats through innovative training and fosters a culture of security awareness among employees. At Pacific Life, Holly's role encompasses risk culture management, employee and contractor training, simulated phishing messages, the creation of branded internal training videos and awareness materials, and the facilitation of quarterly BeSAFE awareness events. With a creative background in the arts, Holly engages employees and contractors in unique and enjoyable ways. She firmly believes that teaching people to secure themselves and their loved ones outside of the office encourages them to bring those skills to the workplace. Holly is excited to join the SANS Summit Advisory Board and looks forward to sharing her expertise with the community. She is eager to collaborate with other industry leaders and contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity training and awareness.