Sam Jones
About Sam Jones
Sam Jones is the Senior Director of Cyber Security for Games at the NBA, with extensive experience in information security and engineering roles at various organizations.
Current Position at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Sam Jones currently holds the position of Senior Director Cyber Security for Games at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been with the NBA since 2018. In this role, he focuses on safeguarding the cyber security of games, ensuring comprehensive protection against advanced cyber threats.
Previous Experience at Tyco
Before joining the NBA, Sam Jones worked at Tyco, where he served as the Director of Global Security Engineering from 2013 to 2018. During his 5-year tenure, he led efforts in global security engineering, contributing to the company’s compliance and security posture.
Experience at Dow Jones
Sam Jones has substantial experience working at Dow Jones in various capacities. From 2010 to 2018, he was Manager Information Security Engineering. Prior to that, he served as a Sr. Security Business Consultant / Team Lead in 2010 for 10 months and as Sr. Internal Information Security Consultant from 2007 to 2009 for 2 years. His roles at Dow Jones emphasized his capability in information security and consultancy.
Educational Background
Sam Jones holds an MS in Information Systems Telecommunications from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, completed between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, he earned an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University - Camden in 2004, and a BS in Management Information Systems from Rowan University between 1998 and 2001. His diverse educational background underpins his expertise in both technical and business aspects.
Expertise in Cyber Security
Sam Jones has developed a strong expertise in identifying and preventing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). He also conducts fraud investigations in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies. His proficiency in these areas highlights his comprehensive understanding of advanced cyber security threats and his proactive measures to counter them.