Joe Woodwell
About Joe Woodwell
Joe Woodwell is a Sales Manager with extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector, having held various roles at companies such as Qualys, IBM, and NETSCOUT. He specializes in solution selling methodologies and possesses in-depth knowledge of compliance standards and advanced cybersecurity technologies.
Current Role at StrikeReady
Joe Woodwell serves as a Sales Manager at StrikeReady, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and operates remotely. In this capacity, he focuses on driving sales initiatives and fostering client relationships within the cybersecurity sector.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity Sales
Joe Woodwell has extensive experience in cybersecurity sales, having held various positions in notable companies. He worked as a Senior Enterprise Account Manager at Qualys from 2019 to 2024. Prior to that, he was a Regional Sales Manager at NIKSUN from 2017 to 2019 and served as Sales Director for the South-central Region at 7signal from 2016 to 2017. His background includes significant roles at NETSCOUT and NitroSecurity, contributing to his expertise in advanced cybersecurity technologies.
Educational Background
Joe Woodwell studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a focus on Russian from 1985 to 1989. He also attended New Mexico State University for a year, where he studied Government and Russian. This educational foundation supports his understanding of international relations and compliance standards.
Expertise in Cybersecurity and Compliance
Joe possesses specialized knowledge in various cybersecurity methodologies and compliance regulations. He is skilled in solution selling methodologies, including Challenger Methodology and Target Account Selling. His expertise extends to advanced cybersecurity technologies such as Wireless IDS & IPS and anomaly detection, as well as federal government compliance standards like FISMA and DoD IAVAs. He is also knowledgeable in PCI 2.0/3.0 compliance and healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Joe Woodwell has held multiple sales and management positions across various organizations. His earlier roles include Sr. Account Executive at IBM from 2005 to 2008 and Territory Account Executive at LogLogic, Inc from 2008 to 2009. He also contributed to the Boy Scouts of America as Council Training Chair and Course Director, showcasing his commitment to training and development in his field.