Adam Burns
About Adam Burns
Adam Burns serves as the Director of Cybersecurity at Fortra, bringing extensive experience in cybersecurity management and a strong educational background in computer science and business administration.
Work at Fortra
Adam Burns serves as the Director of Cybersecurity at Fortra, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity initiatives and strategies to protect the organization's digital assets. His leadership focuses on implementing advanced security measures and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness within the company.
Education and Expertise
Adam Burns has a diverse educational background in technology and business. He studied Computer Science and Networking Security at Wentworth Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2010 to 2014. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, from 2023 to 2025. His studies at Massachusetts Bay Community College and Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School further solidified his foundation in computer programming and technology.
Background
Adam Burns has extensive experience in the cybersecurity field, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at Staples as an EasyTech and later transitioned to Digital Guardian, where he held several positions, including Managed Service Security Analyst and Manager of Cybersecurity Analysts. He also worked at Kaspersky Lab as a Corporate Systems Engineer. His career reflects a commitment to advancing cybersecurity practices and technologies.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Adam Burns has made significant contributions to the cybersecurity landscape. He advocated for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in business processes and security workflows. He established a new functional department in another country to enhance global customer support and partnered with engineering teams to develop a new reporting and analytics platform. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), participating in various webinars and industry evaluations.