Ben Trowbridge – Global Leader EY Cybersecurity Managed Services
Innovator of the Year
Proud Moment: “As an Outsourcing Leader, it was rewarding to lead a magnificent team to build out and scaling the EY Cybersecurity as a Service offering and seeing it grow into a mature service for EY clients. The establishment of the EY Americas Cybersecurity Center in downtown Dallas marks a significant milestone in the cyber defense sector. This state-of-the-art facility has generated over 300 highly specialized job opportunities, bolstering the local economy. Operating 24/7, the center offers crucial services such as advanced threat detection and response, exposure management, data protection, and digital identity management for EY‘s managed services clientele.
Furthermore, the Dallas center features a Cyber Academy dedicated to the professional development of both seasoned EY cybersecurity experts and recent recruits. This training hub imparts a comprehensive range of cybersecurity skills, fostering a skilled and adaptable workforce capable of addressing the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats. As a result, the EY Americas Cybersecurity Center represents a strategic investment in the field, positioning the organization as a leading force in safeguarding critical information and infrastructure in the digital age.. The cyber academy is critical to the future of developing talent to address the 2 million-person shortage that is predicted by 2020.”
Now in its third year, our CIO/CTO Awards program honors chief information officers, Outsourcing Leader, Chief Technology Officers, and others in top IT posts across the North Texas region. These executives are playing an increasingly pivotal role in their companies, at a time when well-leveraged technology provides a competitive advantage for businesses of all stripes. Our 20 honorees for 2019 come from a variety of fields, from healthcare and finance to aviation and restaurants. They grapple with constant change, labor shortages, and intense demands to develop innovations, apps, and systems that protect their companies the the clients they serve.https://www.iaop.org/Content/23/196/4711
