Tom Jackson is a distinguished Cybersecurity Executive with a wealth of experience in global sales, business development, solutions development, operations, and industry expertise. His robust engineering and cybersecurity background align seamlessly with his multifaceted skill set uniquely position him as a leader in the field.
In his current role as the Senior Principal OT/ICS Cybersecurity SME at DMI LCC within DMI's Federal Government System organization, Tom plays a pivotal role in shaping the cybersecurity landscape. His responsibilities include overseeing OT/ICS and IIoT ecosystems, driving cyber strategy, fostering market growth, championing innovation, and contributing significantly to project management scoping and solution development. Tom collaborates effortlessly with the C-suite, CIO, CISO, InfoSec teams, and IT program stakeholders.
Prior to joining DMI, Tom held key positions in other prominent and renowned organizations. As the Senior Manager and OT/ICS Cybersecurity Team Leader at Accenture, he showcased his leadership skills. He also served as the Global Cybersecurity Senior Manager at EY and held the position of Director of Cybersecurity for Schneider Electric, a global leader in the manufacturing of Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
With hands-on knowledge of ICS/OT/IT and extensive on-site experience with industrial clients, Tom is well-versed in the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technologies (OT) cybersecurity. His expertise spans a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, medical, oil & gas, power & utility, chemical, mining-minerals-metals, data centers, manufacturing, telecom, food and beverage, financial, and real estate Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Tom's impact is further highlighted by his track record of developing, managing, and successfully delivering over 1,000 OT cybersecurity projects.
He frequently shares his insights as a speaker at OT and IoT cybersecurity forums and has contributed numerous pieces on the subject. Tom Jackson continues to be a driving force, transforming strategic market blueprints into reality, increasing revenues in emerging markets, identifying under-served markets, and leveraging mature business environments in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.
Emerging technologies Tom is involved in:
Federal Government's ATO (Authorization To Operate) system assessment process and documentation:
Highlights of Tom’s executive career include:
Highlights of Tom’s strategic skills include:
Tom's industry work background:
Tom’s employers include some of the world's best and largest companies in the control automation systems, hi-tech electronics, data technology and communications industry. Including companies such as, Accenture (cyber technology system integration and consulting), Ernst & Young (cyber technology consulting), Schneider Electric (ICS cyber security, control system manufacturer), Invensys (ICS cyber security, control system manufacturer), Nortel (wireless, RF, data comm), Siemens (wireless terminals, applications, controls), Ericsson (wireless radio systems), Texas Instruments (Defense Systems and Semiconductor Groups) and Ethyl Chemical Corporation (electronic materials). These experiences have helped Tom to develop astute business acumen, bridging the detailed analysis of engineering with the objectivity of marketing, while maintaining focus on customer requirements.
In Tom’s current position as Senior Principal OT Cybersecurity SME at DMI, he continues to leverage these experiences, focusing on growing new opportunities and providing leadership to an international cross-functional team of sales, product managers, and cyber specialist. Driving implementation of progressive cyber security solutions through client engagements, project management, quality metrics tracking, and accountability. Tom holds certifications in: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISO/IEC-27001 Lead Auditor certifications and Department of Homeland Security Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (DHS-CVI). As well as a member of InfraGard in partnership with the FBI.
Professional Bio of Tom Jackson (.pdf)
In his current role as the Senior Principal OT/ICS Cybersecurity SME at DMI LCC within DMI's Federal Government System organization, Tom plays a pivotal role in shaping the cybersecurity landscape. His responsibilities include overseeing OT/ICS and IIoT ecosystems, driving cyber strategy, fostering market growth, championing innovation, and contributing significantly to project management scoping and solution development. Tom collaborates effortlessly with the C-suite, CIO, CISO, InfoSec teams, and IT program stakeholders.
Prior to joining DMI, Tom held key positions in other prominent and renowned organizations. As the Senior Manager and OT/ICS Cybersecurity Team Leader at Accenture, he showcased his leadership skills. He also served as the Global Cybersecurity Senior Manager at EY and held the position of Director of Cybersecurity for Schneider Electric, a global leader in the manufacturing of Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
With hands-on knowledge of ICS/OT/IT and extensive on-site experience with industrial clients, Tom is well-versed in the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technologies (OT) cybersecurity. His expertise spans a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, medical, oil & gas, power & utility, chemical, mining-minerals-metals, data centers, manufacturing, telecom, food and beverage, financial, and real estate Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Tom's impact is further highlighted by his track record of developing, managing, and successfully delivering over 1,000 OT cybersecurity projects.
He frequently shares his insights as a speaker at OT and IoT cybersecurity forums and has contributed numerous pieces on the subject. Tom Jackson continues to be a driving force, transforming strategic market blueprints into reality, increasing revenues in emerging markets, identifying under-served markets, and leveraging mature business environments in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.
Emerging technologies Tom is involved in:
- OT / ICS cybersecurity strategies
- IT GRC assessments and programs
- AI Artificial Intelligence risk management strategies and overlays
- IIoT security solutions for industrial and commercial sectors
- Digital Transformation strategies for IT/OT/IoT
- Convergence of IT and OT environments
- Defense in Depth (DiD) strategies for OT resiliency
- Zero Trust (ZTA) for the OT environment and IT enterprise
- Resiliency solutions based on risk mitigation
- Smart technologies such as Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, Smart Buildings
- IAM solutions for the IT/OT environment
- SoC solutions for IT/OT environment and Managed Services
- Data Centers solutions frameworks for BAS, BMS, HVAC
- Managed Services for SoCs, network analytics and visibility
- Supply Chain and third party risk management
Federal Government's ATO (Authorization To Operate) system assessment process and documentation:
- E-Authentication
- PIA (Privacy Impact Assessment)
- BSM (Boundary Scope Memorandum)
- BIA (Business Impact Analysis)
- FIPS 199 System Categorization
- NSAT & CSAM Assessment Tools
- FedRamp Assessments
- CMP (Configuration Management Plan)
- CP (Contingency Plan)
- CP-T (Contingency Plan – Test)
- IRP (Incident Response Plan)
- IRP-T (Incident Response Plan – Test)
- POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones)
Highlights of Tom’s executive career include:
- Grew OT/ICS/IoT cyber security revenues at 5% CAGR
- Increased OT/ICS/IoT cyber margins 6% over goal
- Responsible for standalone cyber security P/L and utilization
- Integrated cyber services as part of a $750MM business
- Delivered OT/ICS/IoT/IT cyber services on over 500+ client projects
- Expanded OT/ICS/IoT/IT cyber service presence in NA, EMEA, APAC, CALA
- Established OT/ICS/IoT/IT cyber security solutions across multiple industry sectors
Highlights of Tom’s strategic skills include:
- Consulting by establishing client relationships to become their trusted advisor
- Sales performance tied to sales & revenue quota with margin goals
- Collaboration working with IT management on OT convergence
- Marketing strategies focused on client needs and goals to deliver value
- Management through optimizing teams to meet individual growth and financial goals
- Technology: Industrial IoT, Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, CASB, SOAR, MSSP, Remediation road map strategies
- Industry focused on: Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power & Utility, Water, Manufacturing, Federal Government, Building Automation, MMM, Food and Bev, Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, Real Estate, Transportation, Telecom
- SMR for IT, OT, ICS, PLC, DCS, SCADA, SIS, Wireless, IoT and OT related technology, Smart Buildings, Smart Factory, Industry 4.0
- Standards experience in NIST 800-82/53, NIST-CSF, IEC 62443 61508 61511 , CIS-20, CSC, CPNI, OWASP, US-CERT, MITRE ATT&CK, FISMA, ENISA, NICE, TSA SD-02C
Tom's industry work background:
- Semiconductor (Ethyl Chemical, Texas Instruments) design, process, fabrication and technical marketing
- Telecom (Ericsson, Siemens, Nortel) wireline, wireless, data-com technical sales and marketing
- Industrial Controls (Invensys, Schneider Electric, EY, Accenture) cybersecurity consulting, strategy and solution development
- Markets experience in Consumer, Commercial, Industrial, Government (DoD, DARPA), Federal
Tom’s employers include some of the world's best and largest companies in the control automation systems, hi-tech electronics, data technology and communications industry. Including companies such as, Accenture (cyber technology system integration and consulting), Ernst & Young (cyber technology consulting), Schneider Electric (ICS cyber security, control system manufacturer), Invensys (ICS cyber security, control system manufacturer), Nortel (wireless, RF, data comm), Siemens (wireless terminals, applications, controls), Ericsson (wireless radio systems), Texas Instruments (Defense Systems and Semiconductor Groups) and Ethyl Chemical Corporation (electronic materials). These experiences have helped Tom to develop astute business acumen, bridging the detailed analysis of engineering with the objectivity of marketing, while maintaining focus on customer requirements.
In Tom’s current position as Senior Principal OT Cybersecurity SME at DMI, he continues to leverage these experiences, focusing on growing new opportunities and providing leadership to an international cross-functional team of sales, product managers, and cyber specialist. Driving implementation of progressive cyber security solutions through client engagements, project management, quality metrics tracking, and accountability. Tom holds certifications in: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISO/IEC-27001 Lead Auditor certifications and Department of Homeland Security Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (DHS-CVI). As well as a member of InfraGard in partnership with the FBI.
Professional Bio of Tom Jackson (.pdf)
