Jackson Sterling

Jackson Sterling is a seasoned professional known for his expertise in building and overseeing cutting-edge security programs for a wide spectrum of organizations, from Fortune 500 giants to burgeoning startups. With a proven track record, he excels in devising and leading the implementation of innovative technology solutions to enhance security measures, mitigate risks, drive efficiency, and foster organizational growth. His extensive experience spans diverse industries, enabling him to tailor technical and strategic solutions to meet a multitude of regulatory and industry standards. Jackson's proficiency includes security strategic planning, executive leadership, regulatory compliance, third-party risk management, cloud security, data protection, risk assessment, and threat management.

Jackson's robust background in network design, systems architecture, and IT operations uniquely positions him to bridge the gap between security imperatives and technical efficiency, allowing for optimal resolutions to complex compliance challenges. He firmly believes that successful organizations are built on strong leadership, emphasizing the importance of focus, dedication, and collective success within a team. Jackson stresses the significance of crafting effective strategic approaches, engaging with like-minded individuals, and efficiently coordinating resources to drive rapid and successful deployment of initiatives and programs. Committed to continuous self-improvement, he instills vision, leadership, and determination in every team he leads or collaborates with.

Jackson Sterling's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Information Technology from Baruch College and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His professional journey features prominent roles such as Chief Executive Officer at Sterling Cybersecurity, Vice President of Cyber Security Strategy, Risk & Governance at CLEAR, Director of Risk and Governance at Consortium Networks, IT Security Executive Consultant at Robert Half / Protiviti, Director of IT Infrastructure at Beatport, Information Technology Security Consultant as an Independent consultant, and Vice President of Information Technology & Information Security Officer at Argus Information and Advisory Services.

Jackson Sterling's certifications include CISSP, PMP, CCDP, CCNP, ITIL, and COBIT. He is well-versed in compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/2, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FFIEC, NY DFS, CCPA, GDPR, GLBA, FISMA, and FedRAMP.