TONY THOMAS
OF COUNSEL, CYBER Advisory
Innovative, ambitious, and highly decorated, Tony Thomas leverages his vast experience and diverse skill set to make a positive transformational impact on organizations across a broad range of industries. Over the course of his distinguished 34+ year military career, Tony gained extensive expertise in cyberspace operations, leadership, and management.
“Decades on the front lines of cyber warfare taught me to defeat adversaries through relentless innovation. I now bring the same tireless drive to help enterprises outmaneuver threats across the digital landscape.”
Achieving the rank of Colonel, Tony's wide-ranging military career included such assignments, as:
Director of Cyberspace Operations, 24th/16th Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
Director of Communications and Cyberspace Operations for Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Florida
Director of Cyberspace and Communications Systems for U.S. Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia, Qatar
Senior Air Force Advisor, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Naples Italy
Commander & Director of Cyber and C4 Systems for 844th Communications Group, Andrews AFB, Maryland
Throughout his career, Mr. Thomas gained extensive experience in all facets of the cyber ecosystem across the DoD and industry. His profound strengths are in executive leadership, cyber and digital transformation, process improvement, governance, and many others.
Tony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, as well as several master's degrees in systems management of global cyber telecommunications, military operational arts and sciences, and national resource strategy.
As a widely acknowledged subject matter expert and public speaker on matters of cybersecurity and risk management. Tony brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to his engagements. His unparalleled experience, expertise, and dedication to innovation make him an invaluable asset for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity and digital transformation.