Phish Proof Founders First Meetup

Ideas and Coffee is happy to announce a new Meetup happening in our coworking space. This meetup is focused on cybersecurity for small businesses and individuals and will be meeting on the second Wednesday of the month. Caldera Cybersecurity is the sponsor of the event. Please RSVP to their meetup, not this one.

Our speaker is Rick Myers is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and the founder of Caldera Cybersecurity Services, proudly headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Rick brings over 30 years of experience helping businesses—from local nonprofits to national enterprises—protect their data, meet compliance standards, and prepare for the unexpected. He holds industry-leading credentials including CISSP and PCIP, and has led cybersecurity initiatives across finance, telecommunications, and education.

Rick is passionate about serving the business community here in New Mexico and beyond, bringing a people-first approach to cybersecurity. His work is all about making security practical and approachable—empowering leaders to reduce risk without getting buried in tech jargon. Whether he's securing cloud systems or helping a small business bounce back after an incident, Rick is focused on keeping our local economy resilient, one business at a time.