John Dickson

John Dickson is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Colonial Pipeline Company, a position he has held since March 2023.12 Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, Dickson is responsible for overseeing the company's information security, cybersecurity, and physical security strategies.1

Professional Responsibilities

As CISO at Colonial Pipeline, John Dickson's key responsibilities include:

• Strategic and tactical planning for information, cyber, and physical security
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintaining the overall security posture of the organization
• Establishing and executing the enterprise vision for protecting digital and physical assets
• Collaborating with peers, law enforcement, and industry coalitions to address current and emerging threats1

Career Background

Prior to joining Colonial Pipeline, John Dickson held several notable positions:

• Vice President, Cybersecurity & CISO at Republic National Distributing Company (September 2022 - March 2023)
• Director, IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity at Republic National Distributing Company (October 2012 - May 2017)1

During his time at Republic National Distributing Company, Dickson implemented various security initiatives, including:

• A holistic Identity & Access Management Program
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication for 13,000 associates and 3,500 suppliers
• Development and enforcement of security policies
• Implementation of IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans1

Expertise and Leadership

John Dickson is recognized as a visionary leader in several areas:

• Cybersecurity
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Business risk management
• Diverse team management

His approach focuses on enabling secure productivity in a cost-effective manner, ensuring that businesses can meet current goals while adapting to future needs.1