James Adair

James Adair has extensive experience in cyber security, serving as Chief Security Architect and Senior Director of Cyber Security Strategy at Verisign since October 2004. In these roles, James developed the first enterprise-wide Cyber Security Strategy, enhancing Verisign's ability to plan and improve its cyber security program. Previous positions include overseeing information security operations, managing threat operations, and directing application security programs, demonstrating a strong proficiency in security engineering, architecture, incident response, and vulnerability management. Prior to Verisign, James held the position of Chief of Technology in the United States Air Force, where significant contributions included the design of a content management system. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Western Governors University, earned between 2014 and 2017.