John Stoner is an impressive and accomplished professional with over 23 years of experience in the US Intelligence Community, DOD, and national security industry. As a CISSP and PMP certified cybersecurity specialist, they have demonstrated expertise in various areas including cyber threat intelligence, instructional design, cyber counterintelligence, and risk management. With their extensive knowledge and experience, John excels in impactful and dynamic roles across different verticals or serving multiple clients.

John has a strong track record of presenting technical analysis in written products and presentations, including conferences and webinars. They are highly passionate about helping others in INFOSEC and have volunteered at multiple cybersecurity events and conferences, including The Diana Initiative, DEFCON, BSides, VetSecCon, and more. In their current position as a Senior Security Consultant at Google, John continues to contribute to the field of information security consulting, managed security services, cyber policy, and program management.

Prior to joining Google, John served in various roles at companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton and CACI International Inc., where they made significant contributions to cybersecurity efforts, threat intelligence analysis, and risk management. They also have experience working with the United States Department of Defense, where they served as the Deputy Director of DCISE and the Chief of Analytics, overseeing mission operations and leading a diverse team of analysts.

John holds an Associate's Degree in Computer Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus and an Associate of Arts degree in Communication from the College of Southern Maryland. Their broad cybersecurity knowledge and impressive professional history make them an exceptional senior security consultant capable of delivering risk-based, full-lifecycle approaches to cybersecurity.