Stephen Jones
About Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones serves as the Vice President of Cybersecurity at Dataprise and has held various leadership roles in the cybersecurity field, including positions at deepwatch and GuidePoint Security. He co-founded the GuidePoint Virtual Security Operations Center and has significant experience in strategic guidance and personnel management for security operations teams.
Work at Dataprise
Stephen Jones serves as the Vice President of Cybersecurity at Dataprise, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures and strategies for clients. His experience in the cybersecurity field enables him to provide effective leadership and direction to the cybersecurity team. Jones's tenure at Dataprise has contributed to the company's reputation in the cybersecurity sector.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining Dataprise, Stephen Jones held significant roles in the cybersecurity industry. He worked as the Vice President of Customer Success at deepwatch from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Managed Services at GuidePoint Security from 2015 to 2019, where he co-founded the GuidePoint Virtual Security Operations Center (vSOC). His experience includes building an industry-leading virtual SOC-as-a-Service, which has been recognized for its customer-centric approach.
Background in Operations Management
Stephen Jones has a strong background in operations management, having worked as Operations Lead at ManTech International from 2013 to 2015. His role involved overseeing operations and ensuring effective management of security services. Additionally, he served as a Program Manager at Worldwide Information Network Systems (WINS) from 2011 to 2013, where he managed various projects related to information security.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Jones earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from George Mason University, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive experience in cybersecurity and operations management. Jones has developed expertise in providing strategic guidance and managing personnel within security operations teams.
Current Role at Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue
In addition to his role at Dataprise, Stephen Jones is the Vice President at Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue, a position he has held since 2022. His involvement in this organization reflects his commitment to community service and animal welfare. This role allows him to apply his leadership skills in a different context, contributing to the rescue and rehabilitation of equines.