Jeffery Wade

About Jeffery Wade

I help organizations design cybersecurity that works—*not just on paper, but in practice*. As a Cybersecurity Executive, Boardroom-Certified QTE, and Published ISACA Author, I bring 30+ years of experience securing global enterprises and driving business-aligned cybersecurity strategies. A former U.S. Marine, I blend military discipline, emotionally intelligent executive leadership, and strategic innovation to tackle today’s evolving security challenges. Expertise: • Global CISO Leadership • Secure-by-Design & Privacy-by-Design Strategy • Risk & Compliance | AI Security • Enterprise Cyber Strategy | vCISO • Public & Private Sector Collaboration I specialize in building and scaling cybersecurity programs that drive business growth, resilience, and compliance—all while mitigating emerging threats in a digital-first world. Let’s connect to shape the future of secure, AI-driven enterprises.

Experience

1. Global Director of Cybersecurity (Global CISO) (U s International)

   Taco Bell

   Feb 2023 — Present

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science (MS), Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2011 — 2012

• Bellevue University

  BS, Management Information Systems

  2003 — 2004

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  Graduate Certificate, Information Warfare

  2010 — 2011

• Colorado Technical University

  Master of Science (MS), Management - Information Security

  2004 — 2006

• Kaplan University

  AAS, Network Systems Technology

  2001 — 2003