Jacques Lucas

Jacques Lucas is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in security consulting and compliance. Currently serving as a Managing Consultant at Avertium since May 2019, Jacques leads the delivery of security consulting services and is involved in practice development and client roadmap creation. Previous roles include Senior Security Manager at Terra Verde Services, where Jacques oversaw PCI DSS audits and compliance assessments for various high-profile clients, and Information Security Consultant with Enterprise Risk Management, focusing on risk and vulnerability assessments for financial institutions. Jacques has also contributed to academia as a Teaching & Research Assistant at the University of Miami. Jacques holds a BBA in Computer Information Systems and a Master's in Management Information Systems, supplemented by multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CISA, CDPSE, QSA, and PCIP.