Thomas S. Gardner Cissp

Thomas S. Gardner has a strong background in information security, with experience spanning over two decades. Thomas S. has held various roles in multiple companies, each contributing to their expertise in enterprise security architecture, compliance, and risk management.

Starting in 1996, Gardner worked at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office as a Telecommunications Analyst, where they focused on network and system administration and implemented secure enclaves for critical services. Thomas S. then moved on to Wells Fargo in 1999, where they served as an Information Security Architect, specializing in internet banking, financial processing systems, and perimeter network security.

In 2008, Gardner joined Limelight Networks as the Director of Information Security, responsible for the architecture, engineering, and management of their global Content Delivery Networks. During this time, they developed an Enterprise Security Program based on the ISO27001-2 framework and implemented risk management and business continuity solutions.

From 2011 to 2012, Gardner worked as the President and Principal Consultant at SynAckFin LLC Information Security Consulting, where they provided consulting services in security architecture, engineering, and management. Thomas S. also worked as an Information Security Architect/Engineer/Analyst on a contractual basis for The 41st Parameter, focusing on PCI-DSSv2 and ISO27001-2 compliance efforts.

Gardner then joined Apollo Group (University of Phoenix) as a Senior Network Security Consultant in 2012, leading the design of enterprise IT security infrastructures, cloud services, and segmented network architectures. Thomas S. later became a Principal Information Security Architect at Apollo Group, where they researched and developed security infrastructures for their global network and online educational systems.

In 2013, Gardner moved on to Universal Technical Institute as an Information Security Engineer, responsible for developing and managing their enterprise security programs, compliance efforts, and risk management. Thomas S. handled security architecture and engineering for public and private cloud services, network design, and endpoint protection.

From 2015 to 2016, Gardner worked as a Cyber Security Architect at SVB Financial Group, focusing on enterprise information assurance and security technology design. Thomas S. specialized in security architectures for cloud services, virtual computing, network security, and data leakage prevention.

Finally, Gardner joined Discount Tire in 2016, assuming the role of the Principal Enterprise Security Architect. Thomas S. leads the cyber security team and is responsible for the security of their enterprise multi-cloud network, eCommerce web services, and retail POS services. Gardner focuses on research, innovation, and adoption of security frameworks and technologies, as well as compliance gap analysis and cyber threat research. Notable accomplishments include the design and deployment of Splunk ES SEIM, OKTA for enterprise MFA SSO, and MuleSoft API security standards.

Overall, Thomas S. Gardner's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in strategic security architecture, compliance, and risk management in various industries. Thomas S. has a strong background in implementing security solutions and leading teams in complex environments.

Thomas S. Gardner CISSP, CSSP received their Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology (ASEET) degree from De Vry University, which they attended from 1979 to 1981. In addition, they hold certifications from (ISC)², including the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) obtained in 2016 and the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) obtained in 2005.