CISO Global has named Gary Perkins as its Chief Information Security Officer. In his new role, Perkins will spearhead cybersecurity strategies and risk management initiatives within the company. Previously serving as the CISO for the province of British Columbia, Perkins brings a wealth of experience in ensuring network availability, data integrity and confidentiality within complex environments.

He successfully protected the interests of 45,000 government end-users and 5.4 million citizens for the past decade. Prior to serving as CISO for British Columbia, Perkins assumed roles of increasing responsibility at TELUS in the Chief Security Office and instructed undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Victoria. He also has earned an impressive collection of more than 20 cybersecurity and information technology certifications and awards, including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM),and CISSP Certification (ISC2).

Perkins participates on many industry-related boards and councils, presents regularly on the topic of cybersecurity, and received the Cybersecurity Community Leadership award from ISACA. Perkins holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the Management of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia as well as a Diploma in Criminology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.