John B.
About John B.
John B. is the Global CISO at Anomali with over 20 years of IT experience, having previously served as CISO of Maryland and the first Director of Maryland State Cybersecurity.
Current Role
John B. is currently serving as the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Anomali. Based in San Francisco, California, he began his tenure in 2023. At Anomali, John focuses on integrating comprehensive cybersecurity measures to fortify the company's defenses against emerging threats.
Career at State of Maryland
In 2023, John B. served as the CISO for the State of Maryland, where he held the position for five months. Prior to that, he was the Director of State Cybersecurity from 2022 to 2023, a six-month role in which he spearheaded initiatives to enhance the state's cybersecurity posture.
Roles at Howard County Government
John B. has had an extensive career at Howard County Government in Columbia, Maryland. From 2020 to 2022, he was the CISO, managing the county's cybersecurity strategies. He also served as Senior IT Project Manager from 2018 to 2020 and as IT Project Manager from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Certifications
John B. holds multiple advanced degrees: a Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity from Wilmington University, a Master of Science (MS) in Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from Wake Forest University. He is also certified in CISM, CCRP, and PMP, emphasizing his broad expertise in the field of cybersecurity and management.
Professional Expertise
John B. has over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. His areas of expertise include combining CSIRT, SIEM, SOAR, SOC, and CTI functions, implementing Cyber-Resilient Architectures, and managing large-scale cyber program budgets. He has led cyber strategies for organizations with revenues exceeding $60 billion and has advocated for integrating security insights into business decision-making processes.