San Antonio has grown into one of the strongest cybersecurity hubs in the United States because of its military presence, expanding tech sector, and active cyber workforce. The CISOs highlighted here lead the city’s most important security programs and play a key role in protecting critical systems.
John Dickson, CISO, Denim Group
John Dickson is known for his work in application security and enterprise risk. He helps organizations build secure software and supports San Antonio’s position as a center for security innovation.
Jim Motes, CISO, Tricentis
Jim Motes brings global experience in security strategy. He guides teams through major risks and supports enterprise security programs that need scale and dependable protection.
Ronald Banks, CISO, Toyota Financial Services Corporation
Ronald Banks currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Toyota Financial Services, having assumed that role in August 2023.
Chris Hetner, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor and National Security Leader
Chris Hetner is a recognized cybersecurity and risk management expert with deep experience in financial services, national security, and critical infrastructure.
Ben Woelk, Cybersecurity and Governance Leader
Ben Woelk is known for his work in governance, risk, and security program development. He supports training and policy work across the wider security community.
Brian Kelly, CISO, Rackspace Technology
Brian Kelly leads global security operations for Rackspace Technology, one of San Antonio’s most established cloud and managed services companies.
Roman Medina, CISO, Jefferson Bank
Roman Medina leads cybersecurity at Jefferson Bank, a San Antonio-based bank. He earned a “Top Global CISOs Award” in 2023 in recognition of his work in building strong risk-reduction programs, communicating effectively with senior leadership, and strengthening breach prevention and regulatory compliance.
Shannon Lawson, Chief Information Security Officer, City of San Antonio
Shannon Lawson was appointed chief information security officer for the city of San Antonio and director of the Alamo Regional Security Operations Center. Lawson brings municipal, state, and federal cybersecurity experience and will lead citywide security and regional coordination.
Michael Dent, CISO, Dent Security Group
Michael Dent is a trusted public sector security figure. He supports government environments with strong identity, privacy, and risk programs.
David Hamilton, Chief Security Officer and Information Assurance Manager
David Hamilton brings decades of experience from military cybersecurity roles, culminating in his position as Chief Security Officer and Information Assurance Manager
San Antonio’s cybersecurity leadership continues to grow. These CISOs support that growth with strong programs, stable operations, and clear strategies for protecting high value systems across the city’s key industries.