TONY H.

Jackson, MS · CISO | Leadership Strategist | AI Governance Advisor |Speaker | Author · OpenEdge Communications

Purdue University Global

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About

Dr. TONY H. is a seasoned cybersecurity, information technology, and AI governance executive with over 20 years of experience translating complex security and technology strategies into measurable business outcomes across government, healthcare, and legal sectors. He is an effective internal security and IT program leader and an external-facing trusted advisor skilled at C-suite briefings. Tony is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a published author, holding a Doctorate in Leadership & Innovation (Purdue University) and PMP, CISA, CRISC, CEH, and AWS/Azure cloud security credentials. Tony has dedicated his life’s work to strengthening institutions, protecting digital ecosystems, and enabling organizations to thrive in the evolving technological landscape.

Specialties

  • CISO / Security Leadership
  • Cloud Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Governance & Compliance
  • Risk Management

Skills

  • AI Governance
  • NIST AI RMF Program Design
  • eDiscovery
  • Digital Forensics Leadership
  • Customer Advisory
  • C-Suite Briefings
  • Trust Enablement
  • Litigation Support
  • Trial Technology
  • ServiceNow GRC

40 skills in total

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

    ISACA

    Issued Jun 2026

  • AI Audit Assurance (AAIA)

    ISACA

    Issued Jun 2026

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

    PMI

    Issued Jun 2026

6 certifications in total

Experience

  • Director of Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance / CISO

    OpenEdge Communications

    Jan 2018 — Present

    Jackson, MS

  • Litigation Technology & Security Program Manager

    Visual Evidence Corporation

    Oct 2019 — Dec 2025

    Jackson, MS

  • Security Operations & Compliance Program Manager

    Implemented Technologies

    Apr 2014 — Jan 2018

    Jackson, MS

4 experiences in total

Education

  • Purdue University Global

    Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Leadership & Innovation

    Unknown

  • Purdue University Global

    Master of Science, Information Technology

    Unknown

3 education entries in total

Recent posts

AI Governance Is No Longer Optional; It's a Business Imperative.

Organizations are racing to adopt artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, automate decisions, and create competitive advantages. But as AI capabilities expand, so do the risks.

Without effective governance, AI can introduce the following:

Regulatory and compliance exposure

Algorithmic bias and discrimination

Security and privacy vulnerabilities

Lack of transparency in automated decisions

Reputational damage from untrusted AI outcomes

This situation is a scenario in which AI auditing becomes an essential component of a mature Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program.

An effective AI audit evaluates whether AI systems are:

✅ Governed by clear policies and accountability

✅ Aligned with organizational risk appetite

✅ Secure and resilient against emerging threats

✅ Compliant with evolving regulations and industry frameworks

✅ Transparent, explainable, and ethically deployed

✅ Continuously monitored throughout their lifecycle

AI governance isn't about slowing innovation; it's about enabling organizations to innovate responsibly while maintaining trust with customers, regulators, employees, and stakeholders.

I believe organizations should treat AI with the same rigor applied to cybersecurity, financial controls, and enterprise risk management. Integrating AI governance into your GRC strategy strengthens resilience, improves decision-making, and prepares your organization for the evolving regulatory landscape.

The future belongs to organizations that can demonstrate not only what their AI can do but also why it can be trusted.

How is your organization integrating AI governance into its GRC program?

I'd love to hear your perspective.

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Check out [group:4db9e12a-8c95-460a-85a2-7c2c808746de:AI Audit] → https://cyberr.ai/groups/4db9e12a-8c95-460a-85a2-7c2c808746de

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[celebration:new_certification]Has successfully verified **Certified in Risk, Information Systems Control** (ISACA) and 2 more certifications

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