John Boles
John Boles
Principal | Threat Management
PwC
John is a Principal in PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ Threat Management practice. His experience from over 27 years in federal law enforcement, national security, and cyber operations has given him a unique perspective on cyber security and risk.
John served in the FBI for over 20 years, conducting and leading investigations around the world, including cyber, fraud, terrorism, and violent crimes. As Deputy Assistant Director, in charge of FBI Cyber Operations, he oversaw the federal response to many of the more notorious cyber attacks in recent memory and advised the White House and National Security Council on cyber-related issues and policies. John also led the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force, a team of US and allied intelligence agencies dedicated to national security investigations and response and cyber security for critical infrastructure.
Prior to joining PwC, John led Navigant/Ankura’s global incident response services, helping clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks. He was also a Senior Vice President at Regions Bank, leading their cyber fraud and international investigations.