Troy Wilkinson
About Troy Wilkinson
Troy Wilkinson serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Interpublic Group and has extensive experience in cybersecurity, including founding Axiom Cyber Solutions and building the first IT forensics lab in the European Union Mission in Kosovo. He holds degrees from both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University and currently holds advisory roles at several organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Work at Interpublic Group
Troy Wilkinson currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Interpublic Group (IPG), a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Global Director of Cybersecurity Operations at IPG from 2021 to 2022. He also worked as the Head of Cyber Security Data Analytics and Research from 2019 to 2021. In these roles, he focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures and strategies within the organization, contributing to the overall security posture of IPG.
Education and Expertise
Troy Wilkinson has a strong educational background in technology and cybersecurity. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and engaged in the Information Technology OpenCourseWare (OCW). Additionally, he attended Harvard University, where he completed a certification in Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age in 2019. His education has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
Background
Troy Wilkinson has extensive experience in cybersecurity and law enforcement. He built the first IT forensics lab in the European Union Mission in Kosovo and was seconded to the United Nations and European Union, where he led investigations into various forms of crime, including political corruption and terrorism. He was also recruited by the U.S. State Department to train police officers in Kosovo on cyber investigations, demonstrating his expertise in both cybersecurity and international law enforcement.
Achievements
Troy Wilkinson co-founded Axiom Cyber Solutions, a company focused on developing intelligent and automated cybersecurity platforms. He exited the company in June 2019 when it was acquired by a private equity firm. He has contributed to numerous national publications on cybersecurity topics and has been featured as an expert on NBC, CBS, and Fox news stations. His work has significantly impacted the field of cybersecurity, particularly in areas such as ransomware and cyber-crime trends.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to his role at Interpublic Group, Troy Wilkinson serves on several advisory boards and organizations. He has been an Advisory Board Member at SYN Ventures and NightDragon since 2022, and he joined the Global Cyber Security Hall of Fame as a Board Member in 2023. He is also a Member of the Board of Directors at Tego Cyber Inc. and serves on the Innovation Advisory Council at Vation Ventures. Furthermore, he founded the Healthcare Heroes Foundation in 2020, focusing on supporting healthcare professionals.