John Swanson is currently a Principal Security Engineer at GitHub, where he plays a crucial role in shaping the company's security strategy. He has over 14 years of experience in security and risk management, having worked his way up through various positions within GitHub. His previous roles include Director of Security Strategy and Director of Corporate Information Security, where he focused on incident response, threat detection, and building compliant security teams.

Swanson has been instrumental in initiatives such as enhancing two-factor authentication for developers and leading GitHub's response to significant global events, including the war in Ukraine. His approach emphasizes collaboration, usability, and the importance of fostering a healthy security culture within organizations.124

He is also known for his participation in industry events like Black Hat USA, where he discusses pressing cybersecurity challenges and strategies for improving security practices across development platforms.13