With more than 30 years of experience leading information security programs across corporate, federal, and international landscapes, Mark Adams stands as one of the most accomplished cybersecurity educators and practitioners in the field. A trusted name in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), Mark has spent his career bridging the gap between business strategy and cybersecurity operations.
Over the course of his career, Mark has directed the development of large-scale cybersecurity programs, managed cross-functional risk assessments, and led audit readiness initiatives across highly regulated sectors including healthcare, finance, defense contracting, and technology. He’s stood up risk governance boards, responding to major incidents, and designing layered security architectures for enterprise environments supporting tens of thousands of users.
Mark’s deep familiarity with the eight CISSP domains allows him to guide students through the exam with confidence, while also preparing them for the responsibilities of modern cybersecurity leadership.
