Tom Vest

Tom Vest is a highly experienced cross-sectoral IP network architect, security engineer, and analyst with a strong background in international network deployment and cloud security architecture.

With over ten years of technical and analytical management experience with Tier One ISPs such as AOL and ATDN, and renowned institutions like RIPE NCC, ICANN, and OECD, Tom has a proven track record in the field.

His recent focus has been on trust zone architecture design, implementation, and monitoring/compliance automation in data center, public cloud, and hybrid environments.

Tom has authored, led research investigations, and managed grants funded by prominent organizations including DHS, Soros, Carnegie, U.S. Department of Education, and Cisco.

He is recognized for creating the Internet Production Accounting Methodology utilized by the OECD Economics and Statistics Division, which was documented in the publication 'Internet Traffic Exchange: Market Developments and Measurement of Growth, 2006.'

Tom's expertise extends to being a Management Committee Member at APRICOT and offering consulting services related to international network integration, telecom regulation, Internet policy development, and more.

He holds education credentials including ABD PhD in International Political Economy, MA in International Relations, and BA in East Asian Studies from reputable institutions like the University of Southern California and the University of Virginia.

Currently, Tom serves as the Principal Cloud Security Architect at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd., bringing his wealth of experience to lead in cloud security architecture and operational domains.

He has previously held roles such as Cloud Security Architect / Manager at Check Point CloudGuard Dome9, Technical Manager of Information Security at Capital One, and Research Consultant at RIPE NCC Science Group.

In his career journey, Tom has made significant contributions in various capacities at prestigious organizations like CAIDA, ICANN, Packet Clearing House, and AOL, showcasing his wide-ranging expertise and leadership.