Speakers

Jason Upole, CISSP, is an IT/OT cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience delivering cybersecurity operations, engineering, and strategic advisory services across federal and critical infrastructure environments. As AECOM'''s Global Cybersecurity Leader, he directs cybersecurity initiatives supporting complex, multidisciplinary projects worldwide, with a focus on integrating security into design, construction, and operational lifecycles. Jason'''s expertise spans both defensive and offensive cyber operations, incident response, and mission-focused cyber planning, enabling organizations to anticipate, withstand, and recover from evolving threats. He has led cybersecurity design and risk assessment efforts for large-scale infrastructure programs, emphasizing secure architecture, network segmentation, access control, and continuous monitoring. His approach balances cybersecurity rigor with operational practicality, enhancing resilience without degrading system performance or reliability. Jason is recognized for translating complex cyber requirements into actionable, engineering-aligned solutions that support mission success and long-term operational sustainability.