John Chirillo

John Chirillo is a Principal Security Consultant at Connection and a cybersecurity leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning security architecture, ethical hacking, managed security, risk, compliance, and emerging technologies. He holds numerous industry certifications, including CISSP, ISSAP, and CMMC Registered Practitioner, and has authored multiple books on cybersecurity and technology. John helps organizations translate complex security challenges into practical strategies that reduce risk and strengthen resilience. His current research and thought leadership focus on AI security, quantum readiness, offensive security, and preparing organizations for the next generation of cyber threats.