Mr. Jim E. West BS MS CISSP ISSAP ISSEP ISSMP SSCP CGRC CC CISM CEH CHFI CTIA EC

Jim West is an award-winning cybersecurity leader, author, and global speaker with more than 35 years of experience across information technology and cybersecurity. He is one of the few professionals worldwide to hold all three ISC2 CISSP concentrations (ISSAP, ISSEP, and ISSMP) alongside advanced expertise in systems engineering, risk management, zero trust, post-quantum security, and security architecture. Jim has supported organizati ons ranging from government and defense agencies to Fortune 500 companies and international partners across multiple countries. He is the creator of "Beyond the CIA Triad," a modern expansion of traditional security principles designed to address the complexity of today's cyber landscape. His recent thought leadership has been featured in the ISACA Journal and GRC Outlook, and he was recognized as the 2026 Cyber Security Advocate of the Year.