John Paul Cunningham

About John Paul Cunningham

As Chief Information Security Officer at Silverfort, I lead AI-driven identity security programs that protect hybrid environments without disrupting business. With 30+ years of leadership across Fortune firms—including ConAgra, JPMorgan, Ares Management, and Bank of Hope—I design and execute strategies that reduce risk, optimize spend, and ensure compliance.I specialize in solving “impossible” problems and building cybersecurity, technology, and customer success programs that not only safeguard organizations but also drive revenue and lower costs. I’m passionate about mentoring high-performing teams and bridging technical rigor with business priorities—bringing together boardrooms and break rooms to deliver measurable improvements in security posture.Let’s connect to explore how identity-first security can become a force multiplier for your organization.

Experience

1. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

   Silverfort

   Sep 2022 — Present · Tel Aviv, CA, US

   Build, invent, evangelize, operate, secure, mentor & advise startups, author and speak

Education

• Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

  Masters of Business Administration

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  B.S.B.A., Management Information Systems

  1984 — 1991

Skills

• Project Portfolio Management
• Quality Assurance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Team Building
• Management
• Project Management
• IT Strategy
• Leadership
• Information Technology
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Vendor Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Financial Services
• Crm
• Itil
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Budgets
• Strategy
• IT Management
• Software Development
• Organizational Development
• Risk Management