Collin Chapleau is the Senior Director of Security & AI Strategy and Field CISO at Darktrace, where he helps the world’s largest and most complex organizations harness AI-driven cybersecurity to defend against an evolving threat landscape. With a foundation in computer engineering, advanced mathematics, and cybersecurity, Collin specializes in translating AI research into real-world security strategies for customers and key partners.

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Since joining Darktrace in 2018, he has architected AI-powered security deployments across complex global enterprises and led technical solution teams across North and South America. Collin has engineered integrations and novel solutions across customers’ full security stacks to enhance AI modeling and improve cyber resilience. He has implemented agentic security solutions that actively detect, investigate, and stop threats in real time.

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A frequent speaker at industry conferences and partner events, Collin shares insights on adversarial AI, cutting-edge strategies for AI in security operations, and the future of AI in cybersecurity. He holds a Master’s in Information Technology from Virginia Tech, specializing in AI and Big Data Analytics, and is known for bridging deep technical expertise with strategic vision. His work and expertise empowers organizations to confidently adopt AI and strengthen their cyber defenses.