Joseph Frantz
About Joseph Frantz
Joseph Frantz serves as the Director of Information Security - Cyber Threat Defense at Synovus, bringing extensive experience from various roles in information security and a strong background in military service with the United States Air Force.
Work at Synovus
Joseph Frantz currently serves as the Director of Information Security - Cyber Threat Defense at Synovus, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on protecting the organization's information systems from cyber threats. Prior to this position, he worked at Synovus as the Senior Manager for Identity and Access Management from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Synovus reflects his commitment to enhancing the security posture of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Frantz holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix, studying from 2008 to 2011. He also obtained an Associate's Degree in Avionic Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, he completed a Master's Degree in Computer Science Information Assurance at Columbus State University from 2016 to 2018, and another Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix from 2011 to 2013.
Background
Joseph Frantz has a notable background with the United States Air Force, where he served as an Instrument and Flight Controls Journeyman from 2008 to 2012 and later as an Information Assurance Supervisor/Manager from 2012 to 2015. His military experience has instilled a strong sense of discipline and commitment to service. He also pursued further education in Military Information Systems Technology, earning an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force from 2013 to 2014.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joseph Frantz has held various leadership roles in information security. He worked at TSYS as the Director of Information Security - Identity and Access Management from 2017 to 2019 and as Associate Director in different capacities from 2016 to 2017. He briefly served as the Director of Information Security - Identity and Access Management at Global Payments Inc. in 2019. His career reflects a strong focus on information security and a commitment to mentoring and leadership in the field.