Tom Cowles

Tom Cowles serves as a Board Member for the Cloud Service Provider Advisory Board (CSP-AB) since March 2023, focusing on promoting secure cloud adoption in government. As Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Box since December 2014, Tom oversees the global Security Compliance profile, ensuring trust and transparency for customers, while managing compliance with various standards and regulations, including SOC Reports, ISO Certifications, and FedRAMP. Previous roles include Manager of Risk, Continuity, and Security at Fannie Mae, where Tom implemented a risk framework, and Manager in Federal IT Advisory Services at KPMG LLP, delivering IT attestation and advisory services. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Finance from Salisbury University.