About Me
A senior leader with 25+ years of experience pioneering cutting-edge solutions like Zero Trust, SASE, and SSE, building high-performing teams, and bridging the gap between technology and business objectives.
Jaye brings a proven track record of success in identifying and implementing transformative technologies across complex, competitive environments. His technical acumen combined with his communication skills empower him to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies, fostering buy-in from executives and aligning technology investments with clear business outcomes.
Key Expertise
Zero Trust Architecture Champion: Proven success in leading the adoption of Zero Trust principles for secure access, leveraging solutions like SASE and SSE for granular data protection and compliance.
Transformative Leadership: Guides organizations through large-scale initiatives, leveraging innovative solutions like SD-WAN, SSE, and Zero Trust to enhance security, agility, and cost efficiency.
Team Builder: Fosters high-performing, cross-functional teams, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration to achieve collective goals
Business Acumen: Possesses a keen understanding of business needs and translates technology investments into tangible business value.
Skilled Communication: Bridges the gap between technical complexities and executive decision-making through clear, concise communication.
Industry Recognition: Regularly speaks at renowned conferences like Gartner, BlackHat, InfoSec, and SECtember, sharing insights on the intersection of security and networking.
Recent Accolades
Consistently recognized for performance excellence and contributions to the IT and Cyber industry.
Reduced global IT budget by 30% while significantly enhancing security by implementing a SASE solution.
Delivered numerous global programs exceeding $1 billion in value, enabling business agility and improved operational efficiency.
Co-founded the SSE Forum, a community fostering vendor-neutral discussions on securing distributed applications and empowering mobile workforces
Co-hosts a popular podcast called 'The Edge' a vendor-independent podcast for tackling security challenges in today's distributed IT landscape.
Jaye is a visionary leader who seamlessly translates technology advancements into strategic business advantages. His expertise in Zero Trust, SASE, and SSE, coupled with his proven leadership and communication skills, make him an invaluable asset for organizations seeking secure and agile IT transformation.
"Jaye's expertise and guidance have been instrumental in our communities strategy and growth"
Simon Linstead - Founder - infosec.live
Dr Chase Cunningham a.k.a Dr Zero Trust
"Let me tell you about Jaye Tillson—he's the real deal when it comes to cybersecurity. This guy's knowledge and expertise are off the charts! Jaye's not just another cybersecurity whiz; he's made some seriously impactful contributions to both the cybersecurity industry and the community. From spearheading innovative approaches to tackling cyber threats to actively mentoring aspiring professionals, Jaye's commitment to making the digital world safer is inspiring."
References from the field
Paul Simmonds - CEO - The Global Identity Foundation