John Alford, CISSP, HCISPP, CRISC

Overview

John Alford holds the position of Chief Security Officer at Quant[1][3] and also serves as Chief Security Officer at TeraType[4]. Alford builds security, privacy, and AI governance programs[2] and holds certifications including CISSP, HCISPP, and CRISC[1]. Over a twenty-year career, Alford enabled more than $600M in SaaS revenue by removing audit friction and satisfying regulators, and secured $15M to $50M enterprise contracts by embedding security and AI governance into sales proposals[2]. Alford's prior roles include Chief Security Officer at Amelia from October 2005 to September 2025[5], Cybersecurity Architect at Tiffany & Co.[6], Chief Technology Officer at Innovest Systems[7], and positions in life sciences cybersecurity at Bristol Myers Squibb[8]. Alford holds a Bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall College[11].

Career history

1. Chief Security OfficerApr 2026 to presentQuant
2. TChief Security OfficerOct 2025 to presentTeraType
3. AChief Security OfficerOct 2005 to Sep 2025Amelia
4. Cybersecurity ArchitectApr 2003 to Sep 2005Tiffany & Co.
5. ISChief Technology OfficerApr 2001 to Mar 2003Innovest Systems
6. Life Sciences & Clinical Research Cybersecurity ArchitectFeb 1992 to Dec 2002Bristol Myers Squibb
7. TGSenior Network Architect & Managing ConsultantFeb 1999 to Mar 2001Timebridge GmbH
8. DJInternetworking Architect Global OperationsAug 1996 to Feb 1999Dow Jones

Education

1. BABachelors at Franklin & Marshall College
2. PCPrinceton Chapin School
3. THThe Hun School of Princeton