Mark Butler

Mark Butler is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Advisory CISO at Trace3, a position he has held since August 2020.2 With over 25 years of experience in enterprise security, Butler focuses on expanding Trace3's security solutions services business and driving the security services strategy through innovative approaches.

In his role at Trace3, Butler supports multiple strategic enterprise account teams, concentrating on the growth of relevant security services and solutions for clients.3 He applies his expertise to help leading enterprises address cyber risks across data, cloud, and security disciplines, positioning him to observe trends in cybersecurity and advise on how security teams must adapt to effectively manage emerging cyber risks.1

Prior to joining Trace3, Butler's career includes several notable positions:

1. CISO and SVP at MegaplanIT, LLC (2018-2020)
2. CISO at Qualys (2017-2018)
3. VP - CISO - Enterprise Information Security Officer at Fiserv (2015-2017)
4. Various security leadership roles at Fiserv, IOActive, and H&R Block2

Butler is also an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council since November 2017.2 He holds several certifications, including CISSP and PCI-QSA, and has completed various technical certifications from companies like Snowflake, Palo Alto Networks, and Microsoft.2

Known for his expertise in cloud security, Butler has been involved in Trace3's Cloud Security Legends Program, which covers the domains of the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam.3 He is also recognized for his insights on topics such as Zero Trust architecture and the transformative power of AI in cybersecurity.45