Jacob Horne

Jacob Horne is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently, Jacob serves as Chief Security Evangelist at Summit 7, specializing in cybersecurity and compliance for the Aerospace and Defense industry, as well as corporate enterprises. In addition, Jacob holds the position of Director of Policy and Standards at MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure, focusing on policy development and consulting for critical infrastructure sectors in the United States. Previous roles include Managing Director at DEFCERT, where advisory services were provided for DFARS and CMMC compliance, and Cybersecurity Consultant at CMTC, delivering cybersecurity projects for manufacturers. Jacob's notable past experiences also include positions at Northrop Grumman and AT&T, highlighting expertise in systems security engineering and information systems security management. Jacob Horne's educational background includes a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk & Strategy from New York University, an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland Global Campus.