Jon Townend

Jon Townend is a seasoned professional at Intel Corporation with over two decades of experience in various roles, predominantly focused on cybersecurity and information management. As Red Team Lead and Product Owner, Jon manages a team of offensive security operators to enhance Intel's security posture through Red Teaming and security consulting. Previous roles include Product/Project Manager for Vulnerability Management, where Jon led teams in leveraging large datasets to mitigate vulnerabilities, and Information Security Manager, overseeing real-time device authentication and network access controls globally. Jon's extensive background includes managing multi-geo teams, implementing Agile methodologies, and contributing to educational programs as an Adjunct Faculty member at Arizona State University. With degrees in Information Management and Computing in Business, Jon has consistently driven improvements in security practices and operational efficiencies throughout the career.