Bil Harmer has been breaking, building, and leading in security for over 25 years. He’s led security programs for startups, governments, and global financial institutions—and knows firsthand how to balance speed with protection when the stakes are high. In 2007, he pioneered a hybrid SAS70/ISO methodology that laid the groundwork for modern SaaS security audits, years before SOC2 became table stakes. A sought-after speaker and advisor, Bil has presented across North America and Europe at events like RSA, ISSA, GrrCon, and CSA. His work has appeared in Dark Reading, Data Informed, Security Intelligence, and more. He’s advised companies like Adallom, Trust Science, ShieldX, and Integris, and held senior security leadership roles at SAP/SuccessFactors, Zscaler, SecureAuth and Craft Ventures. Today, he runs Killswitch Advisory—a security firm for companies that need sharp, decisive infosec leadership without the corporate theater.
I help executives, boards, and cyber leaders turn cyber risk into clear business decisions and stronger security programs. For more than 25 years, I’ve worked across the cybersecurity ecosystem from technical and operational roles to consulting, managed security services, product, executive leadership, pre-sales, and growth. That range matters because most cybersecurity problems are not just technical problems. They are business, communication, governance, and decision-making problems. That is why I’m known as "The Interpreter." 🧙🏼♂️ I work at the point where technical teams, business leaders, and boards need to understand each other clearly enough to make good decisions. I help translate cyberspeak into the language of business risk, operational resilience, revenue protection, client trust, and long-term program maturity. 🧙🏼♂️I’ve advised CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, CEOs, boards, founders, and security leaders across organizations of many sizes and industries. I’ve helped leaders evaluate risk, prioritize security investments, shape security strategy, improve executive communication, and build programs that are easier to govern, defend, and mature over time. My perspective is different from the typical straight-line cyber path. I’ve seen this world from multiple angles and that breadth helps me connect dots others miss and bring practical advice that works in the real world, not just on a slide or in a framework. Today, as CRO at viLogics, I work with organizations that need more than a vendor. They need a partner who can help them think clearly, make smart decisions, and build cybersecurity programs that support the business.
As CEO and Chief Analyst at Channelnomics, I leverage over 25 years of experience to empower technology vendors, distributors, and partners with data-driven strategies, market intelligence, and ecosystem development. By combining data analytics, strategic partnerships, and demand generation, our team supports clients in navigating evolving go-to-market models and driving growth within dynamic markets. Channelnomics produces industry-leading research and insights on partner economics, market trends, and ecosystem strategies. My work includes authoring analytical reports, contributing to global technology publications, and shaping thought leadership on partner performance and digital transformation. Guided by a commitment to innovation, I aim to deliver actionable insights that drive impactful outcomes for our clients.
