Jonathan Coombes

Bio

Jonathan Coombes currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Conagra Brands. As the senior-most cybersecurity leader in the organization, he has enterprise-wide responsibilities for all aspects of Cybersecurity and Security Risk Management in both the Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

Professional Background

Previously, Jonathan served in several security and privacy leadership roles across multiple industries, including government, healthcare, financial services, hi-tech, retail, telecommunications, and energy. He has earned multiple professional certifications in the areas of IT security and risk management, including CISSP, ISSMP, CISM, CRISC, and GICSP. Jonathan is also a retired military service member, where he functioned as a military fighter pilot and intelligence officer in U.S. Marine Corps. He retired as a Colonel after 27 years of service.

Education

Jonathan earned his B.A.S. in Computer Science from Campbell University, his M.S. in Computer Information Systems from Boston University, his MBA from Northwestern University, and his D.Sc. in Cybersecurity from Marymount University.

Teaching Philosophy

Jonathan has a passion for cybersecurity and sharing the many facets associated with an ever-changing profession. He has been teaching at the graduate level for over 20 years and is focused on helping develop the next generation of successful cybersecurity professionals. Jonathan believes that students learn best learn by sharing experiences and discussing real-life scenarios. He is readily available via email and virtual office hours to answer questions and provide guidance.