Wayne Towson

Background

About Wayne Towson

I am a Risk Leader at Abbott with over 25 years of global experience in IT and cybersecurity, including 8+ years focused on forging strategic partnerships within physical and cyber domains to elevate enterprise risk resiliency based on a holistic security approach. My mission: to integrate cybersecurity core principles (vulnerability management), physical security, and compliance into a unified framework that aligns with critical business risk appetites resulting in enhanced operational resilience. • At Abbott, I lead a cross-functional security directorate that advances GRC principles through enterprise-wide programs including: • Cyber-Physical Risk Collaboration • IoT & Vulnerability Management • Threat Detection Optimization (including prompt engineering) • Security System Governance (access control, surveillance platforms, etc.) By aligning these efforts under one security governance strategy, we've enhanced operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and risk visibility across global operations. My previous tenure at INTERPOL Washington included leading innovations in international border screening architectures, integrating national security systems, and advancing global intelligence collaboration. I hold certifications in CISSP, CCSP, and CSSLP, and continue to focus on building scalable, intelligence-driven solutions that secure both digital and physical domains in an increasingly converged threat landscape. Based in Chicago | Global Focus | Always Building for Resilience