Craig Burns

Craig Burns is an experienced professional in the cybersecurity and technology sectors, currently serving as a SOC Platform Advisor at Palo Alto Networks since November 2023, focusing on threat analysis and incident response through the XSIAM platform. Previously, Burns held the position of Chief Revenue Officer at SightGain Inc., where responsibilities included leading go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity solutions in a startup environment. With a robust background at IBM as the Global QRadar SIEM G2M Leader, contributions included driving significant revenue growth and managing strategic accounts. Additional leadership roles at Gulf States Industrial Inc., Commvault, LogRhythm, ServiceNow, Splunk, Peregrine Systems Inc., and Softchoice demonstrate a consistent track record in sales and strategic development across various organizations. Educational qualifications include a BA in Communications from The University of Georgia and completion of Executive Education in Business Management from Harvard Business School. Craig Burns is also an active member of the Boy Scouts of America since 1990.