Carl Almond

Global cyber security innovator and evangelist, working to reduce the friction caused by security while creating an organization supported by a culture of security.

Carl Almond is a senior cybersecurity expert and leader at Avanade, a global IT consulting company. He holds the position of Senior Director of Global Asset and Data Protection.1 In this role, Carl is responsible for overseeing and managing multiple critical aspects of Avanade's security operations:

Key Responsibilities

Leading over 14 global security, compliance, and operations programs2
Protecting Avanade's 50,000 employees and $2 billion in client revenue2 3
Heading a 59-person global security team operating across 28 countries3

Expertise and Focus Areas

Carl Almond is recognized for his expertise in:

Cybersecurity
Client Data Protection (CDP)
Asset protection
Compliance
Global security operations

Contributions to Avanade

At Avanade, Carl plays a crucial role in:

Implementing and overseeing the Client Data Protection (CDP) program
Ensuring the security of client data and systems across all service delivery engagements
Coordinating incident response and remediation efforts through the Global Delivery Network (GDN) centers
Providing strategic guidance on security matters

Carl Almond is known as a global cyber security innovator and evangelist, working to reduce the friction caused by security while creating an organization supported by a culture of security.4 His expertise extends to cloud computing security, and he has contributed to discussions and publications on this topic.5 6