Jeffrey Austin

Jeffrey Austin, MBA, is an accomplished Cybersecurity Leader with extensive experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational expenditures. Currently at Truist since January 2021, Jeffrey manages the Business Continuity Program and oversees incident response policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards. Previously, as an Independent Consultant, Jeffrey founded and directed advanced phishing defense training campaigns, significantly enhancing security and reducing costs. With a strong background at SunTrust as a Cybersecurity Senior Information Security Officer and experience at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Jeffrey has consistently demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity governance and risk management. Additionally, earlier roles in financial and operational management at Walmart and Nissan Motor Corporation underscore Jeffrey's comprehensive expertise in integrating financial analysis with strategic decision-making. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Banking from Jackson State University and an MBA in Management Information Systems from Kennesaw State University.