Joe Colianne
About Joe Colianne
Joe Colianne is an Account Executive at SANS Institute, specializing in cybersecurity awareness training for state and local governments in North America. He has a background in technical recruiting and account management, with experience in implementing strategies to reduce human error in cybersecurity.
Work at SANS Institute
Joe Colianne has been serving as an Account Executive for the State, Local, and Education (SLED) sector at SANS Institute since 2021. In this role, he focuses on providing cybersecurity awareness training and phishing simulations specifically designed for state and local governments across North America. His work involves engaging with clients to develop and implement strategies aimed at reducing human error in cybersecurity.
Previous Experience in Recruitment and Account Management
Before joining SANS Institute, Joe Colianne held various positions in recruitment and account management. He worked at Medix as a Technical Recruiter for six months in 2010 and later transitioned to an Account Executive role in Information Technology at the same company, where he worked for five years from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Senior Account Executive at Access One, Inc. for ten months in 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Joe Colianne studied at the University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from 2004 to 2008. He also attended Montini Catholic High School from 2000 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity training and client engagement strategies.
Advocacy for Cybersecurity Awareness
Joe Colianne advocates for a proactive approach to cybersecurity. He emphasizes the importance of educating individuals on recognizing and responding to phishing attempts. Through his work at SANS Institute, he promotes tailored training programs that aim to enhance awareness and reduce vulnerabilities within organizations, particularly in state and local government sectors.