Tom Patterson

Tom Patterson is a seasoned professional in the fields of cybersecurity and technology management, currently serving as Managing Director of Emerging Technology Security at Accenture and a Board Member at Secured Communications. With extensive experience as a Senior Fellow at the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security and previously as Chief Trust Officer at Unisys, Patterson has led pivotal initiatives in cybersecurity at both enterprise and governmental levels. Prior roles include executive positions at CSC, MagTek, Command Information, Deloitte, and KPMG, where Patterson developed security strategies and solutions that have had a significant impact on various industries. Educational background includes a BS in Information Systems from the University of Maryland, as well as advanced studies at Auburn University and Wharton Executive Education focused on critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity.