J.R. Cunningham
About J.R. Cunningham
J.R. Cunningham serves as the Chief Security Officer at Nuspire, where he is responsible for the security of managed security services clients. He has extensive experience in security and risk management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Optiv Inc and Herjavec Group.
Work at Nuspire
J.R. Cunningham serves as the Chief Security Officer at Nuspire, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he is responsible for ensuring the security of Nuspire's managed security services clients. His leadership focuses on implementing effective security strategies and practices to protect client data and systems.
Previous Experience at Optiv Inc
Prior to his current role, J.R. Cunningham held several positions at Optiv Inc. He worked as the Director for State/Local Government & Education in the Eastern US from 2012 to 2014. He then served as the Sr. Executive Director of Field Operations within the Office of the CISO from 2014 to 2017, followed by a role as VP of Portfolio & Solution Management from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Optiv contributed to his extensive expertise in security operations.
Experience at Herjavec Group
J.R. Cunningham worked at Herjavec Group as the Senior Vice President of Professional Services from 2018 to 2021. During his time there, he was instrumental in building and leading respected executive consulting practices, enhancing the company's reputation in the security consulting industry.
Diverse Industry Background
Throughout his career, J.R. Cunningham has gained experience across a wide range of industries including finance, insurance, healthcare, education, intelligence community, retail, defense, and government. His work has involved executive consulting, strategy, architecture, and assessment, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in security and risk management.
Notable Early Career Roles
Before focusing on security, J.R. Cunningham held significant roles in technology operations. He was the Director of Operations at CBS MarketWatch from 1999 to 2003, where he directed technology operations for one of the world’s most visited websites. He also worked at McAfee, MotivAction, Prevari, Asurion, and Piper Jaffray in various capacities, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of technology and security.