Justin Foster

Justin Foster is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Forescout Technologies Inc., a position he has held since January 2023. Based in the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, he is recognized as a security innovator with extensive experience in directing and delivering security projects and initiatives. Foster combines strong technical skills with commercial acumen to build growth strategies, demonstrating effective leadership in managing teams and ensuring customer service excellence.1

Professional Background

Before joining Forescout, Foster was the CTO and co-founder of Cysiv, where he led technology teams to develop a cloud-native Security Operations Center (SOC) service. His previous roles include Vice President of Hybrid Cloud Security and Security Analytics at Trend Micro, where he contributed to the growth of their Hybrid Cloud Security business unit and managed product strategies for cloud and data center security.1

Education and Certifications

Foster holds several professional certifications, including:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - ISC2
• CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge) - Cloud Security Alliance
• Queen’s Advanced Executive Certificate in General Management - Smith School of Business at Queen's University

He has also received recognition as a "Most Valuable Leader - Innovation" from Trend Micro in November 2011.1

Foster's career reflects a commitment to advancing security technologies and practices, making him a notable figure in the field of cybersecurity.