Robert S. Sherman
About Robert S. Sherman
Robert S. Sherman serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at American Tower, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, having held various leadership roles at American Tower and participated in multiple industry working groups focused on cybersecurity and privacy.
Current Role as Chief Information Security Officer
Robert S. Sherman has served as the Chief Information Security Officer at American Tower since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. His leadership focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures and addressing emerging threats in the telecommunications sector.
Previous Experience at American Tower
Robert S. Sherman has held multiple positions at American Tower, contributing to the company's IT operations and infrastructure. He worked as an Architectural Systems Contract Engineer from 2000 to 2001, followed by roles as Manager of IT Operations (2002-2005), Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations (2005-2011), VP of IT Infrastructure (2011-2014), and VP of IT (2014-2016). His extensive experience at American Tower spans over 16 years.
Education and Legal Background
Robert S. Sherman obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brandeis University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He later pursued a Juris Doctor degree at Suffolk University Law School, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background combines social sciences with legal expertise, supporting his roles in IT and cybersecurity.
Involvement in Cybersecurity Initiatives
Robert S. Sherman actively participates in various cybersecurity initiatives. He is an active member of the CTIA Cybersecurity Working Group, focusing on wireless industry cybersecurity. He chairs the Real Estate Information Sharing & Analysis Center Cybersecurity Working Group, enhancing cybersecurity measures in real estate. Additionally, he contributes to the US Chamber of Commerce Privacy Working Group and engages with the World Economic Forum's Cybersecurity Resilience Forum.
Past Roles and Contributions
Before his tenure at American Tower, Robert S. Sherman worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in information security. He served as an Information Security Engineer at Verizon (1998-2000) and as an IT Analyst at Health Care For All (1997-1998). He also held positions at Oort as a CISO Advisory Board Member (2020-2023) and at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as an Author (1999-2004).