Betsy Soehren Jones
About Betsy Soehren Jones
Betsy Soehren Jones serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Fortress Information Security, where she develops client-specific supply chain risk models. With extensive experience in cybersecurity and strategic planning, she previously held leadership roles at Exelon and ComEd.
Current Role at Fortress Information Security
Betsy Soehren Jones serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Fortress Information Security, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she builds client-specific supply chain risk models that align with enterprise and product risk tolerances, as well as mitigating controls. Her focus is on enhancing cybersecurity measures and reducing risks for client organizations.
Previous Experience at Exelon
Betsy Soehren Jones has extensive experience at Exelon, where she held multiple roles. From 2018 to 2022, she was the Director of Cyber and Physical Security Strategy, contributing to the development of security strategies in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Prior to that, she served as Chief of Staff from 2016 to 2018 and as Manager of Strategic Planning in Information Technology from 2014 to 2016. Her tenure at Exelon provided her with a strong foundation in cybersecurity and strategic planning.
Professional Background at ComEd
At ComEd, Betsy Soehren Jones held several positions that contributed to her expertise in operations and regulatory reporting. She worked as the Manager of Strategic Planning from 2012 to 2014 and as the Manager of Regulatory Reporting from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she served as Operations Lead from 2005 to 2010. Her roles involved overseeing various operational processes and regulatory compliance efforts.
Education and Expertise
Betsy Soehren Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Arts in Public Policy Administration from Northwestern University. Her educational background supports her expertise in regulatory and legislative cyber policy, where she provides thought leadership and data analyses.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Betsy Soehren Jones is recognized as an expert in third-party/vendor risk management. She played a pivotal role in designing and implementing an industry-wide Center of Excellence for cybersecurity. Additionally, she collaborates with clients to develop enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs, focusing on risk reduction and compliance.