Connor Johnson
About Connor Johnson
Connor Johnson serves as the Lead Account Executive for Infrastructure Protection at Fortra, where he focuses on sales strategies and cybersecurity solutions. He has a background in marketing and entrepreneurship from Drake University and the University of St. Thomas.
Work at Fortra
Connor Johnson currently serves as the Lead Account Executive for Infrastructure Protection at Fortra, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for executing sales strategies that drive revenue growth through the management of key accounts and the development of new business opportunities within the North American direct sales team. Prior to this, he worked as an Account Executive for Infrastructure Protection from 2021 to 2023 and as a Regional Sales Manager for Fortra's Core Security from 2020 to 2021. His work involves promoting cybersecurity solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Security Awareness Training.
Education and Expertise
Connor Johnson studied at the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from 2014 to 2017. He also attended Drake University for one year in 2014, focusing on Marketing. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and business development, particularly in the cybersecurity sector. He specializes in vulnerability management and black box fuzzing, utilizing Fortra's Frontline Vulnerability Manager and beSTORM.
Background
Connor Johnson completed his high school education at Eden Prairie Senior High School, graduating in 2013. Following high school, he pursued higher education, which laid the foundation for his career in sales and business development. His professional journey includes experience as an Inside Sales Representative at Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems from 2016 to 2018, where he developed skills in sales and customer relationship management.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Fortra, Connor Johnson has been involved in promoting a range of cybersecurity solutions, including vulnerability management tools and adversary simulation products. He represents solutions such as Cobalt Strike, Core Impact, and Outflank Security Tooling, which are essential for penetration testing and defending organizations against cyber threats. His role requires close collaboration with the infrastructure protection team to address vulnerabilities and enhance organizational security.