Rick van Galen is a security engineer at 1Password, the leader in providing private, secure and user-friendly password management to businesses and consumers globally. Based in Toronto, he spearheads the company's reputational and industry-leading security protocols. Rick is passionate about cybersecurity and has more than 10 years of experience as a technical security expert and ethical hacker, specializing in infrastructure, web technology, and mobile securities.

Prior to joining 1Password, Rick led and consulted on cybersecurity practices for multiple companies including his most recent position as information security officer for Onegini. Throughout the years, Rick has developed his technical skills in coding, performing security tests, product design, and development processes.