John Tryon

About John Tryon

I am a purpose driven leader who is focused on building culture and mentoring teams that create an environment where security is making a difference in the daily lives of people and their families. I believe in the power of strategic collaboration and innovative thinking to drive transformational change in the cybersecurity realm. In the ever-evolving landscape of information security, my guiding principle is clear: to create a compelling vision of a resilient and secure digital environment that aligns seamlessly with business outcomes. My extensive experience as an information security leader is characterized by a profound expertise in developing and executing strategic security programs. I specialize in areas such as cybersecurity strategy, cyber risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on information security architecture and identity and access management. My skills extend to managing communication protocols for security incidents, data leak prevention, and identity provisioning, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of enterprise systems.Among my career highlights, I led the deployment of a customer-facing identity and access management service for over 20 million healthcare members, tripling consumer accounts and significantly improving digital engagement scores. At The Coca-Cola Company, I modernized identity access systems and managed global advisory services across continents, crafting comprehensive data leak prevention solutions and a robust insider threat program. My tenure at Merck & Co. included spearheading an identity and access management Center of Excellence, facilitating secure enterprise agile operations.Looking forward, my ambition is to continue crafting robust security solutions that resonate with business strategies and objectives. I am driven to guide organizations in navigating cybersecurity challenges while embracing digital transformation. Let\'s connect and explore how my experience and passion for information security can add value to your strategic initiatives, advancing towards a more secure and innovative future.

Experience

1. Senior Security Consultant- Vciso

   CONMED Corporation

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Acting CISO for a global medical device manufacturer with annual revenue of $1.5B. Focused on developing and implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity program to protect critical assets, maintain operational resilience, and manage cyber risk at a level consistent with regulatory expectations, industry standards, and business strategy. • Led enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements including ISO 27001-2 certification. • Oversaw security architecture, threat/vulnerability management, and incident response readiness to strengthen organizational resilience. • Directed third‑party risk, compliance programs, and security policy frameworks to ensure consistent, auditable controls. • Advised executives and boards with clear reporting on cyber risk posture, program maturity, and investment priorities • Completed IS organization optimization including talent assessment, mentoring and retention plan.

Education

• Temple University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer and Information Sciences

Skills

• IT Strategy
• Business Continuity
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Iso 27001
• Project Management
• Governance
• Data Center
• Identity Management
• Information Technology
• Information Security Management
• Vendor Management
• Itil Foundation V3
• IT Audit
• System Deployment
• Pmp
• Itil
• Information Security
• IT Governance
• IT Management
• IT Service Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Cissp
• Soa