John Swanson

John Swanson is a seasoned security professional with extensive experience in information security and risk management. Currently serving as the Head of Security at Zed Industries since November 2025, JohnSwanson is responsible for developing a comprehensive security program to protect the software development ecosystem. Prior to this role, John Swanson held multiple key positions at GitHub from August 2016 to November 2025, including Principal Security Engineer and Director of Security Strategy, where responsibilities encompassed strategic advisory support and significant initiatives like global crisis response during the war in Ukraine. John Swanson's earlier career includes pivotal roles at Salisbury University as an Information Security Architect and Network Security Engineer, demonstrating a solid foundation in security systems design and incident response. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Information Assurance from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Salisbury University.