Professional Expertise & Experience

John Taylor is a distinguished leader in application security, currently serving as a Senior Manager at Deloitte Global. In this role, he leads a high-impact, globe-spanning team dedicated to delivering security-ready applications that integrate seamlessly into the rapid pace of business delivery.

With over 15 years of experience as a cybersecurity professional, John’s deep knowledge spans diverse and critical industries, including mobile development, financial services, manufacturing, and professional services. His expertise is practical and holistic, covering:

• Application Security Architecture and Design
• End-to-End Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Security Operations and Investigations
• Cybersecurity Education and Talent Development

He is a certified CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), demonstrating mastery across a wide range of cybersecurity principles and practices.

Notable Contributions & Educator Role

John is a widely recognized thought leader, frequently advocating for the importance of shifting accountability and fostering resilience in security teams.

• Industry speaker: He is a prominent speaker at major industry events, including ThreatModCon (Threat Modeling Conference), where he shares insights on building robust application security and design practices.‍
• Academic role: John is also an adjunct professor at a local university, where he applies his real-world industry experience to educate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.‍
• ‍Public dialogue: He actively participates in conversations addressing critical challenges in the security landscape, such as the industry's talent gap, the impact of "hard knocks" on professional growth, and the mental health of security leaders.