ABOUT
BarCode is a leading cybersecurity firm that has evolved from its roots as an acclaimed podcast into a multifaceted company offering a comprehensive suite of services. Founded in 2020, BarCode was conceived with the vision of creating an engaging platform to share insights and spawn collaboration within the cybersecurity community during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, BarCode has grown into a trusted provider of cybersecurity consulting services, leveraging the collective expertise of its team to help organizations strengthen their defenses against cyber threats. The company’s consulting services encompass a wide range of areas, including risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, training, incident response, and the implementation of robust security strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs.
In addition to its consulting arm, BarCode continues to produce its award-winning podcast, providing a laidback yet informative platform for industry luminaries to share their insights and experiences. The podcast explores the full spectrum of cybersecurity challenges and emerging trends, offering listeners valuable perspectives from the field’s most elite practitioners and thought leaders.
Furthermore, BarCode has diversified its offerings by establishing a film production entity, recognizing the power of visual storytelling in raising awareness and educating audiences about cybersecurity issues. Through compelling narratives and engaging content, BarCode’s film division aims to make complex security concepts accessible to a mainstream audience, cultivating a more cyber-aware society.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Chris Glanden
Founder & CEO
A cybersecurity veteran with over a decade of experience, Chris Glanden founded BarCode in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially envisioned as a podcast to recreate the educational elements of in-person events, BarCode has evolved into a leading firm offering consulting, multimedia content, influencer collaborations, and film production.
Under Chris’s leadership, BarCode symbiotically shares cybersecurity expertise to help organizations strengthen their defenses against evolving threats. His strategic vision guides the company’s mission of disseminating invaluable insights from industry experts.
Robert Bradley
Chief Business Officer
Bringing a unique blend of business acumen and creative vision, Robert joins BarCode as the Chief Business Officer. With an extensive entrepreneurial track record and a degree in film studies, Robert is poised to drive BarCode’s strategic growth while elevating the company’s multimedia and entertainment offerings.
His expertise in identifying market opportunities and forging successful partnerships, combined with his storytelling prowess, will be instrumental in guiding BarCode’s evolution as a multifaceted cybersecurity firm. Under Robert’s leadership, BarCode aims to seamlessly integrate engaging content creation with its consulting services, capturing audiences through compelling narratives that make complex security concepts accessible.
George Gerchow
Senior Business Advisor
George is a cybersecurity and IT leader with over 20 years of experience. He has built agile security, compliance, and IT teams for rapid development organizations, specializing in public cloud security, privacy, and modernizing IT systems.
In addition to his professional achievements, George is a renowned speaker, panelist, and author. He has co-authored the Center for Internet Security’s Quick Start Cloud Infrastructure Benchmark v1.0.0 and MISTI Fundamentals in Cloud Security. George serves as a faculty member at IANS and Cloud Academy. Beyond his work in cybersecurity, George is a philanthropist and the CEO of the non-profit corporation XFoundation.
Our Philosophy
At BarCode, we believe cybersecurity is too important to be confined within 4 walls. We’re on a mission to bring critical cybersecurity knowledge to the masses in an accessible, engaging way.
The virtual establishment is BarCode is where cybersecurity and pop culture collide. Imagine your favorite local watering hole meets interactive TED talk – that’s the BarCode experience.
Our innovative approach blend headline stories, cutting-edge research, and practical advice into an entertaining experience. BarCode provides a relaxed atmosphere where people can share cybersecurity war stories and discuss emerging threats. Our core team draws upon decades of years in the industry to break down complex topics into understandable, actionable knowledge. Listeners leave not only with greater awareness, but valuable strategies to defend against modern cyber attacks.
The cult of cybersecurity is growing, and we invite you inside to become part of this incredible movement.
