John Melvin

Background

About John Melvin

With over 23 years of strategic leadership in cybersecurity, I thrive in high-pressure environments, remaining calm, composed and decisive even in the most chaotic situations. Previously serving as the Lead Incident Responder for the United States Air Force, I orchestrated tactical responses to incidents and attackers, refining my ability to navigate complex security challenges with precision. Transitioning to RSM US, a Top 10 U.S. firm, I further elevated my expertise, contributing to the firm's reputation as a top-tier cybersecurity advisor. This diverse experience has established me as a trusted authority in information assurance and security, recognized for my sophisticated knowledge and unwavering commitment to excellence. My primary goal is to foster cooperation and dedication in businesses regarding information assurance and security. With a focus on countering, identifying, and assessing targeted threats against resources, infrastructure, data, and applications, I strive to ensure organizational resilience and readiness. I maintain a competitive edge by holding some of the toughest certifications available, including the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in incident handling/hacker exploits (GCIH), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Intrusion Detection and Analysis (GCIA), Forensic Analyst (GCFA), Malware Analyst (GREM), Forensic Examiner (GCFE), and Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor (PCI-QSA). Throughout my career, I have specialized in leading and building mentorships and strong leadership within information security teams, auditing and assessing systems and data impacts, and conducting incident analysis, response, readiness, and remediation. My expertise extends to cyber threat and vulnerability intelligence, system monitoring, and controls integration, allowing me to develop sustainable information systems security strategies, business impact analysis, data protection programs, and cybersecurity governance frameworks.