CIPHERTECHS - Key Persons


Aaron Shaha

Job Titles:
  • CISO
  • Member of the Leadership Team
Aaron Shaha, CISO at CyberMaxx is a Strategic Information Security Executive and subject matter expert with a record of pioneering cyber security trends by developing novel security tools and techniques that align with corporate objectives. Known for building and leading strong teams that provide technology enabled business solutions for start-ups, industry leaders (Deloitte and its Fortune clients) and government agencies (NSA). Skilled at developing information security strategies and standards, leading threat detection and incident response teams to mitigate risk and communicating effectively across all levels of an organization.

Bill Hogan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • CRO

Brian Ahern - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Leadership Team
Brian Ahern is the CEO of CyberMaxx, a trailblazing technology company that thrives on innovation and teamwork. Brian has over 20 years of experience as a technology executive, and his passion for building disruptive tech companies is unmatched. Before joining CyberMaxx, Brian founded Industrial Defender and served as its CEO. He successfully led the company through a significant acquisition by Lockheed Martin in April 2014. Prior to that, Brian held senior management positions at Invensys and Simulation Sciences, Inc., where he explored business opportunities globally, including a two-year expatriate assignment in Saudi Arabia. With his electrical engineering degree from the University of Vermont, Brian brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his role as CEO. He's dedicated to driving CyberMaxx to new heights and revolutionizing the tech industry along the way.

Chris Braden

Job Titles:
  • VP, Channel Sales

Christine Karaptian - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Chief People Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team

Clint Poole - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team

Gary Monti - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
  • SVP, Operations
Gary Monti serves as Senior Vice President of Security Operations, leading the CyberMaxx Managed Security Services, Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Experience teams with emphasis on protecting our clients through innovative solutions, with a philosophy of thinking like an adversary while defending as a guardian. MaxxMDR brings a comprehensive approach to continuous threat exposure monitoring, threat detection, and response with threat hunting as integral to preserving the business assets of CyberMaxx clients. Gary has served as keynote speaker for Networking in the 21st Century. Presenting at BlackHat, ComNet, InterOp, and Microsoft Global Summit. Also, a published author of Networking Complete (Sybex) as well as numerous trade publications.

Gregory M. DeMars - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team