Janet Heins is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and author who has spent over two decades proving that visibility is strategy. Known for protecting global systems and educating the workforces behind them, Janet is a self-described builder who believes security is strongest when powered by diverse perspectives.

Her expertise spans giants in the pharma, biotech, manufacturing, and media industries, including Biogen, W.L. Gore, and Royal Caribbean. But Janet’s career hasn't just been about technology—it’s been about the power of the "ask." From pioneering eLearning functions before they were mainstream to leading enterprise-wide eDiscovery teams, Janet has consistently turned "exposure" into "experience" by stepping forward when it mattered most.

The Playbook for Undeniable Value In her book, Go Ahead… ASK FOR IT!, Janet distills twenty years of C-suite experience into a system for leadership transformation. She teaches professionals how to unearth their buried talent, build credibility that compounds, and activate a "flywheel" of momentum that carries them into the rooms where decisions are made.

Beyond her role as a CISO, Janet is a dedicated advocate for women in technology and an aspiring board director, seeking to influence the future of global information security through strategic governance and authentic leadership.