Jorge Torres

Jorge Torres is a highly accomplished Global IT executive with extensive experience in information security, IT management, and risk management.

His expertise includes IT / security architectures, IT operations, systems development / procurement, and gap identification for improving security risk posture / management.

Jorge has a solid understanding and knowledge of NIST CSF, CMMC, ISO 27000, and other security frameworks, as well as cloud security architecture concepts for IaaS and SaaS platforms.

He has been instrumental in assessing, developing, and implementing national and international information/cybersecurity programs, covering risk management, data governance, and protection programs.

As a dynamic IT leader, Jorge is dedicated to excellence, cultural change, standards development, and spearheading the development of innovative technical solutions in diverse environments.

His areas of expertise include cybersecurity management, IT operations, team leadership & training, project management, and strategic planning & implementation.

Jorge Torres has a proven track record of accomplishments, such as delivering expert technical advice in the development and implementation of an information/system classification tool and establishing global security infrastructure covering 300+ counties and 10,000+ systems.

He has successfully developed organizational cybersecurity incident response frameworks, information-cyber security programs, and an IT-to-Business Risk Management Framework.

Jorge has also architected and implemented cutting-edge security infrastructure to support online trading networks.

His educational background includes studying Computer Science at the University Of Alaska Anchorage and Chemistry at City University Of New York - Brooklyn College.

Jorge Torres has held key positions such as Chief IT Security (CSO/CISO) at UNICEF, CSO/CISO at TD Waterhouse, and Network Admin at Lazard Freres & Co.