Executive Overview
For over 30 years, Jim Reavis has worked in the cybersecurity industry as an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, technologist and business strategist. Jim’s innovative thinking about emerging trends have been published and presented widely throughout the industry and have influenced many. Jim launched Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) in 2009 and has led its global growth and position as among the most vital cybersecurity communities worldwide. Under Jim's stewardship, CSA has made tremendous strides in security best practices for cloud, quantum computing, IoT, blockchain, zero trust and now generative AI with CSA's AI Safety Initiative. Jim received a B.A. in Business Administration / Computer Science from Western Washington University in 1987 and formerly served on WWU’s alumni board. Jim was recognized as a WWU Distinguished Alumnus in 2015. In 2016, Jim was inducted into the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Hall of Fame.
Career Timeline
- Jam Cyber, Inc.CurrentAug 2019–Present· 7 yrs 1 mo
- Founder and Chief Executive OfficerCurrentAug 2019–Present
- Cloud Security AllianceCurrentMar 2009–Present· 17 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Executive Officer, Co-FounderCurrentMar 2009–Present
- IOActive, Inc.Current2009–Present· 17 yrs 8 mos
- Advisory Board MemberCurrent2009–Present
- Reavis Consulting GroupCurrent1995–Present· 31 yrs 8 mos
- PresidentCurrent1995–Present
- Apr 2009–Apr 2014· 5 yrs
- Alumni Board MemberApr 2009–Apr 2014
- Apr 2008–Dec 2019· 11 yrs 8 mos
- Mosaic Expert Network memberApr 2008–Dec 2019
- Jun 2007–Nov 2007· 5 mos
- Advisory Board MemberJun 2007–Nov 2007
- May 2007–2016· 8 yrs 8 mos
- Chair of Advisory BoardMay 2007–2016
- Apr 2006–May 2010· 4 yrs 1 mo
- Business Advisory Board MemberApr 2006–May 2010
- Jul 2004–Aug 2007· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Advisory Board MemberJul 2004–Aug 2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Business Administration/Computer Science
Western Washington University