Global Cybersecurity Authority & Chief Trust Officer at Unisys; Author of "Mapping Security"; Senior Fellow at Auburn University
Tom Patterson Biography
Tom Patterson is the chief trust officer and vice president of global security at Unisys, a global technology company specializing in cybersecurity and digital transformation. With three decades of experience in information security, Patterson is a published author and keynote speaker who provides insight into cybersecurity, risk management, and critical infrastructure protection. At Unisys, Patterson focuses on extending trust and security to global stakeholders, including governments and critical infrastructure organizations that depend on Unisys for border protection, financial transactions, energy delivery, air transit security, and healthcare systems.
Patterson's career includes roles in both public and private sectors. He began his career with the U.S. Government before moving to the private sector, where he has served as chief security officer, partner at Deloitte, chief e-commerce strategist at IBM, and founder of a technology startup backed by the Carlyle Group. His work has included security for the launch of a nuclear aircraft carrier and space shuttle, as well as collaboration with government agencies and businesses worldwide. This experience across commercial, government, and critical infrastructure domains has established Patterson as a recognized authority in global cybersecurity.
Patterson is the author of "Mapping Security," a book examining security conditions in countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. He is a senior fellow at Auburn University's McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security and a regular lecturer at Wharton Executive Education's Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association program. Patterson has advised the FBI, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the White House on security issues, and served as co-lead for the White House National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Cyber Moonshot subcommittee, which developed a plan for a secure Internet for critical infrastructure.
Patterson has served on public company boards, advised federal agencies on security issues, and holds a top-secret clearance. He serves pro bono on the Ft. Gordon Cyber District Alliance and the Security Innovation Network boards. Patterson is a guest security expert on media outlets including CNBC, Fox, BBC, and CNN, and a frequent speaker at events such as TEDx, World Economic Forum, Davos, Black Hat, and Gartner, as well as other government and industry conferences. His ability to translate complex cybersecurity challenges into actionable strategies for executives, governments, and global audiences positions him as an authoritative voice in the cybersecurity industry.
Tom Patterson Videos
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