Jason Bowen

Jason Bowen, Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Illinois

Jason Bowen is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Illinois, a role he began in May 2024.2 He is an experienced global information security executive who collaborates with technology and business stakeholders to manage security challenges, realize business value, and achieve secure outcomes.1

Professional Experience

• Chief Information Security Officer, State of Illinois (May 2024 - Present)2
• Director, Protiviti (January 2019 - January 2021)1
• Associate Director, Protiviti (July 2016 - December 2018)1

At Protiviti, Bowen led complex engagements to identify, prioritize and remediate evolving cybersecurity risks.1 He designed, developed, and implemented cybersecurity policies and organizational risk management metrics.1 Bowen also served as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity IT audits in areas such as incident response, vulnerability management, network security, security governance, security operations, and endpoint security.1

Skills and Competencies

• Global Information Security Executive
• Skilled Cybersecurity Strategist
• Cyber Defense and Compliance Leader
• Proactive Security Architect
• Cyber Resiliency Champion1