Guest Lecture: Jerry Davis (Microsoft Security Officer, Software and Digital Platforms)

November 13, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CAT

A203

The Evolution of Industry 1.0 to Present: Peering into our Past to Influence the Future

Bio: Jerry L. Davis is a seasoned technology and cybersecurity executive with over two decades of leadership experience across government and industry. He has served as a five-time chief information security officer, chief security officer, and chief information officer, including roles at NASA, Pacific Gas & Electric, Truist Bank, and Lam Research. Davis currently advises on global security strategy at Microsoft. Davis has served as a board member with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and in 2022, he was appointed as a national cybersecurity advisor to the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. Davis is a fellow with the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology and is recognized internationally for safeguarding critical infrastructure and protecting millions of citizens' data. He has published numerous papers on cybersecurity, space and asset protection and co-authored a book on critical infrastructure protection. Davis brings a unique blend of executive, technical, and public service experience to help organizations and communities thrive in a digital world.

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