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Jordan Wigley
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Jordan Wigley is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with almost two decades of experience at multiple Fortune 30 and cybersecurity companies. He graduated from the University of Alabama and then started his cybersecurity career in 2004 at Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. He spent over 10 years defending one of the largest networks in the world while leading teams responsible for endpoint security, network security, data security, incident response, and threat hunting globally at Walmart. He then spent 5 years as a Senior Vice President and Cybersecurity Strategist at Wells Fargo, where he was responsible for incident response and threat hunting efforts globally for the bank. For the past few years, Jordan has been working for SimSpace where he is currently their Field CISO. He holds CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, and GREM certifications and is passionate about building up the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) credential demonstrates mastery of developing and overseeing large-scale cybersecurity programs. When it comes to the best cybersecurity certifications, many consider CISSP the industry’s gold standard. Individuals who meet CISSP requirements can earn the...
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Information Security Vs. Cybersecurity: What’s The Difference?
It’s easy to confuse information security (infosec) and cybersecurity, as the two areas overlap in many ways. In fact, cybersecurity is a subset of information security. However, the fields are not quite the same, with each featuring distinct specialties and... -
How To Become A Cybersecurity Engineer: Salary, Education and Job Outlook
Cybercrimes cost the world economy trillions of dollars each year. Given these high stakes, organizations are seeking cybersecurity experts to protect their data, help limit losses and shore up their defensive security systems. Cybersecurity engineering is a promising career path...
About
Jordan Wigley is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with almost two decades of experience at multiple Fortune 30 and cybersecurity companies. He graduated from the University of Alabama and then started his cybersecurity career in 2004 at Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. He spent over 10 years defending one of the largest networks in the world while leading teams responsible for endpoint security, network security, data security, incident response, and threat hunting globally at Walmart. He then spent 5 years as a Senior Vice President and Cybersecurity Strategist at Wells Fargo, where he was responsible for incident response and threat hunting efforts globally for the bank. For the past few years, Jordan has been working for SimSpace where he is currently their Field CISO. He holds CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, and GREM certifications and is passionate about building up the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.