Thomas Jones
About Thomas Jones
Thomas Jones serves as the Vice President of Global Security and GRC at FORTNA, a position he has held since 2023. With a background in cybersecurity and digital transformation, he is recognized for his innovative approach to security leadership and his ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
Work at Fortna
Thomas Jones currently serves as the Vice President of Global Security & GRC at Fortna, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on integrating governance, risk management, and compliance into the organization's security framework. Prior to this, he was the Director of Information Security & Risk at Fortna from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to the development of security standards and protocols.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Jones earned a Master of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Canterbury. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation. He is recognized for his ability to predict changes that may impact long-term financial issues through trend analysis, and he employs strategic alignment of security strategies with business and IT objectives.
Background
Before joining Fortna, Thomas Jones worked at Henkel in various roles related to cybersecurity. He served as an Operational Technology Cybersecurity professional from 2013 to 2019 and later as Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation expert from 2019 to 2022. His career also includes experience in the United States Department of Defense, where he worked as a Sergeant - Fire Direction Controller from 1996 to 1999.
Achievements
Thomas Jones is recognized as a 'Hipster CISO,' reflecting his innovative approach to cybersecurity leadership that combines traditional and modern strategies. He is known for using analogies to simplify complex cybersecurity concepts, making them more accessible to diverse audiences. His contributions to security standards demonstrate his commitment to enhancing industry security protocols.