John Ferry

John Ferry, CISSP, is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a diverse background in IT security and incident response management. Currently serving as the Manager of Cyber Incident Response Engineering and Threat Intelligence at Highmark Health since February 2021, John has a proven track record in leading security initiatives, including achieving the first HITRUST certification for a large healthcare organization while employed as Security Program Manager at Cognizant. John has held various managerial roles, overseeing IT security, governance, risk management, and compliance, with an emphasis on healthcare and corporate environments. Key accomplishments include implementing security programs, automating auditing processes, and enhancing employee awareness around safeguarding sensitive data. With a foundation in network administration and project management, John is skilled in developing policies and strategies to improve organizational security and operational efficiency. Educationally, John holds a diploma in Data Center Support from The Chubb Institute.