Gregory is a CEO, author, educator, speaker, and leader in cybersecurity, zero trust, and third-party risk.
With over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, he has helped numerous clients and organizations improve their security posture and reduce risk exposure.
He authored two books published by Wiley: “Cybersecurity & Third-Party Risk” (2021) and “Zero Trust and Third-Party Risk” (2023). He is also the creator of the “Third-Party Cyber Risk Assessor” training and certification program, and launched the course “Securing SaaS Applications.”
He has been recognized with awards like the CSO40 Award for Innovation Product of the Year and was a finalist for Security Professional of the Year. Gregory is also a frequent keynote speaker, panelist, blogger, podcaster, and article writer.
Previously SVP of Cybersecurity Third Party Risk at Truist, he led a team of 20+ experts. He holds a BA from Claremont McKenna College, a master’s certificate from Villanova, and certifications including CISSP, CCNA, CIPM, and ITIL.
- Apress – Book Author: May 2024 - Present
- Johnston Community College – Professor: Jan 2024 - Present
- Third Party Threat Hunting – CEO: Jan 2024 - Present
- Wiley – Book Author: Dec 2020 - Apr 2024
- Truist – SVP, Cybersecurity Third Party Risk: Dec 2019 - Jan 2024
- TPRA – Creator of Training Program: Mar 2022 - Jan 2023
- Johnston Community College – Cybersecurity Program Developer: Dec 2019 - Jul 2022
- BB&T – Cybersecurity Director: Mar 2018 - Dec 2019
- IQVIA – Director, Security Architecture: Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
- Cisco – Secure Dev Manager & Program Manager: Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
- FHL Bank SF – Infrastructure/Security Manager: Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
- College of Alameda – Instructor: Sep 2002 - Aug 2010
- Charles Schwab & Co – App Security Architect: Nov 2007 - Apr 2009
- Polycom – CRM Manager: Feb 2006 - Nov 2007
- Charles Schwab – App Dev Manager: Apr 2005 - Feb 2006
- Wells Fargo – Sr. Database Manager: Jan 2004 - Apr 2005
- Avigen Inc – Director of Info Systems: Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
- Silicon Energy – Director, IT: Feb 1999 - Jan 2002
- PMI Mortgage – IT Manager: 1997 - 1999
- LECG – Senior Analyst: 1996
- Burrtec Industries – Assistant Plant Manager: 1995 - 1996
- US Marine Corps – Infantry Squad Leader: 1986 - 1991
