Wayne Johnson
About Wayne Johnson
Wayne Johnson is the Director of Global Incident Response at Protiviti, with over 19 years of experience in cyber security and incident response.
Professional Experience at Protiviti
Wayne Johnson serves as the Director of Global Incident Response at Protiviti since 2022. In this role, he leads the design and development of incident response programs and response playbooks. His responsibilities also include supporting governance, strategy, risk, and compliance related to cybersecurity incidents. Based in the Denver Metropolitan Area, Wayne leverages his extensive experience to bolster Protiviti’s global cybersecurity posture.
Senior Manager at Deloitte
Before joining Protiviti, Wayne Johnson held senior positions at Deloitte. From 2019 to 2022, he worked as a Senior Manager in Cyber Incident Response in the Greater Denver Area. He was responsible for managing and orchestrating complex cyber incident response activities while ensuring the resilience of client systems. Wayne also served as a manager in Cyber Resilient Services / Incident Response from 2016 to 2019, leading key initiatives to enhance organizational cybersecurity frameworks.
Career in the United States Air Force
Wayne's career in cybersecurity began with a long tenure in the United States Air Force. He held several positions, including Chief, Future Offensive Cyber Warfare Operations at the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) from 2013 to 2016 and Chief, Cyber Weapons & Tactics at the 50th Operation Support Squadron from 2011 to 2013. His roles also included Manager of Incident Response / Intrusion Analysis at the 92nd Information Operations Squadron from 2008 to 2011 and Executive Officer at the Air Force Materiel Command from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, Wayne served as a Communications Technician and Military Training Leader for 12 years, starting in 1992.
Educational Background in Cybersecurity
Wayne Johnson has a strong educational background in cybersecurity and information technology. He earned a Master’s Degree in Information Technology with a focus on Information Assurance and Security from American Military University in 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Troy University, which he completed in 2003. His academic achievements have greatly contributed to his expertise in cybersecurity.
Launch of Cyber Threat Hunt Capability
While serving in the United States Air Force, Wayne Johnson launched the proactive Cyber Threat Hunt capability. This initiative provided protection to the nation's premier cyber weapon systems and significantly bolstered the cybersecurity defenses of critical infrastructure. His leadership in advancing this capability highlights his strategic impact on national cybersecurity efforts.