★ INTERNATIONAL INFOSSEC HERO ★

BLAIR
CANFIELD

International InfoSec Risk Expert

Driving information security maturity for Walmart’s Central American markets (Walmex, EBS LatAM) — aligning global standards with local reality.

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ORIGIN STORY

Who is this hero?

Cybersecurity professional with 6+ years of experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and risk program leadership. Skilled at aligning global stakeholders, building security roadmaps, and driving measurable improvements in enterprise security posture.

Currently leading international InfoSec maturity initiatives across Walmart markets in Latin America, Mexico, and South Africa.

Passionate about scaling security programs, mentoring teams, and bridging technical and business priorities to reduce risk at global scale.

6+ Years in Cybersecurity
3 Regions · LatAm · Mexico · SA
WMT Walmart Global Tech
LV Las Vegas Metro Area

MISSION LOG

NOW Current

International InfoSec Risk Expert

Walmart Global Tech · Senior Risk Expert

  • Drive InfoSec maturity for Walmart’s Central American markets (Walmex, EBS LatAM).
  • Assess market security maturity and translate findings into strategic roadmaps.
  • Align international operations with global information security standards.
  • Bridge local market needs with U.S. InfoSec expertise and program support.
  • Lead risk-focused collaboration across regions and stakeholders.
PRIOR Walmart

International InfoSec Specialist

Walmart · South African Market (Massmart)

  • Drove solution security for Walmart’s South African market (Massmart).
  • Supported international market security posture and risk reduction.
  • Built cross-border partnerships that accelerated security outcomes.
PATH Career arc

Cybersecurity Professional

Vulnerability · Pen Testing · Risk Leadership

  • 6+ years focused on vulnerability management, penetration testing, and risk program leadership.
  • Progressed into full-time Information Security at Walmart, then into international risk leadership.
  • Brought an operator’s mindset from an earlier career solving real-world problems in the field.

SUPERPOWERS

InfoSec Risk
Maturity Roadmaps
International Markets
Vulnerability Mgmt
Penetration Testing
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Bridge
Program Leadership
Global Standards
Risk Reduction
Retail Tech Security
Curious & Kind

THEATERS OF OPS

Central America

Driving InfoSec maturity across Walmart’s Central American footprint — Walmex & EBS LatAM.

Mexico & LatAm

Partnering with regional teams to raise security maturity and align with global controls.

South Africa

International InfoSec maturity initiatives across Walmart markets — including Massmart and regional risk support.

Global Tech

Walmart Global Tech Senior Risk Expert — liaison between markets and U.S. InfoSec.

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Let’s connect

Looking to talk InfoSec maturity, international risk programs, or just swap notes on keeping the bad guys out? Reach out on LinkedIn or follow the trail online.

Location: Las Vegas Metropolitan Area
Role: Senior Risk Expert, Walmart Global Tech
Site: blaircan.com

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