Adam Burns

My mission is to empower organizations to safeguard their most sensitive data and assets against cyber threats while aligning with business objectives and regulatory standards. I thrive on sharing insights and knowledge through publications on diverse cybersecurity topics, ranging from the role of cyber executives to best practices in data security. As a strong advocate for AI and ML technology, I believe in the imperative need for organizations to mature and embrace these innovations. I actively collaborate with professionals and stakeholders to drive innovation and enhance industry standards.

With over a decade of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of expertise in data protection, threat hunting, incident response, cybersecurity policy, IT solutions, and security systems.

Cybersecurity leader with 15+ years of progressive experience across security operations, threat detection, product strategy, and technical enablement. Currently Director of Cybersecurity at Fortra, driving global expansion, XDR go-to-market strategy, analytics platform development, and AI/ML integration into security workflows. Previously led Digital Guardian’s global SOC, protecting 2M+ endpoints for Fortune 500 clients, achieving >35% efficiency gains, and securing SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Advanced from analyst to director, scaling SOC capacity by 500%, shaping product enhancements, and developing client-focused service strategies. Earlier roles at Kaspersky and IDTech built expertise in enterprise systems engineering, curriculum design, and technical instruction. Career foundation in technical support, service management, and hands-on engineering. Recognized as a subject matter expert, frequent speaker, and advocate for innovation in cybersecurity.

MBA graduate at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business, specializing in Artificial Intelligence (2025). Holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Networking Security with a Computer Science minor from Wentworth Institute of Technology (2014). Additional academic foundation includes a vocational high school diploma in Computer Programming with A+ Certification.