Program Advisory Board

Dr. Leonard Bernard Jones Jr., MBA, CISM

Director - Cybersecurity

Company/Organization: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Dr. Bernard Jones Jr. is a seasoned Cyber Security leader based out of Charlotte, NC with over 18 years of experience in information technology, cyber security, and project management. He is a Director in the Cyber, Data, and Tech Risk platform at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he leverages his expertise to help organizations navigate complex cybersecurity challenges, the regulatory landscape, and the cybersecurity end of mergers & acquisitions. With a strong foundation in cyber security, risk management, and cyber governance, Bernard continues to drive innovation and strategic solutions to enhance cybersecurity across industries.

Dr. Jones holds a Doctorate of Computer Science with a concentration in Cyber Security and Information Assurance from Colorado Technical University. His academic credentials also include a MBA from the Daniels School of Business at Purdue University, a Master in Information Technology from Webster University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from Savannah State University.

Education:

Savannah State University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Webster University, Master of Arts, Information Technology Management

Purdue University, Master of Business Administration

Colorado Technical University, Doctorate of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Interests:

M&A, Cybersecurity, Golf