Tom Conklin
About Tom Conklin
Tom Conklin serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Fivetran, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in security and compliance, having held various roles in different organizations, and specializes in business continuity planning and compliance with multiple regulations.
Work at Fivetran
Tom Conklin has served as the Chief Information Security Officer at Fivetran since 2020. In this role, he manages privacy, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives, focusing on protecting customer data and maintaining data integrity. He collaborates with various departments to ensure the company's security and privacy measures are current and effective. His responsibilities include conducting compliance and security audits and developing security policies, standards, and controls.
Education and Expertise
Tom Conklin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Management of Information Systems from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. His academic background supports his expertise in conducting compliance and security audits, developing security policies, and ensuring robust security architecture. He has extensive knowledge of various compliance regulations and frameworks, including FedRAMP, PCI/DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FIPS 140-2, SOX, and GDPR.
Background
Before joining Fivetran, Tom Conklin held several positions in the security and compliance field. He worked as a Senior Associate at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP from 2008 to 2013 and later served as the Senior Director of Security & Compliance at Vera Security from 2017 to 2018. He also held the role of CISO at Druva from 2018 to 2020. His early career included internships and roles that laid the foundation for his expertise in security and compliance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tom Conklin has played a key role in enabling numerous enterprise deals by addressing security and compliance questions related to SaaS offerings. He has a proven track record of partnering with leaders across various departments, including Operations, Engineering, Product, Sales, IT, Finance, and Legal, to articulate risk and drive strategic improvements. His involvement in extensive privacy and security training for employees further demonstrates his commitment to enhancing organizational security.