Aaron Thalman is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 27 years of experience in the technology field, including 15 years dedicated to cybersecurity within higher education and K–12 environments. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Technology and maintains industry-recognized certifications, including CISSP, CCNA, and additional credentials focused on network penetration testing and incident response.
Aaron’s expertise has been highlighted in multiple industry case studies and most recently featured in EdTech magazine. Throughout his career, he has successfully built and led security programs across both higher education institutions and K–12 school districts, bringing deep, hands-on experience in addressing the unique challenges of resource-constrained environments.
At IDEA Public Schools, Aaron leads enterprise security strategy, incident response, risk management, operational security, and security awareness initiatives, safeguarding the data of thousands of students and staff.