Jess Vachon
CISO
CISO | Cybersecurity Strategist | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran | Host of “Voices of the Vigilant”
Jess Vachon is a seasoned cybersecurity executive, digital transformation expert, and Marine Corps veteran with more than 20 years of experience in building secure, resilient technology environments. A trusted advisor to executive teams, Jess specializes in aligning business strategy with security innovation and compliance—especially in high-stakes sectors like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Her journey as a commissioned Communications Officer in the Marines shaped her leadership style: bold, strategic, and fiercely mission-driven. Since then, she has built security programs from the ground up, led teams across Fortune 500s and startups, and mentored the next generation of cyber professionals.
Jess is the Global CISO at PRA Group, host of the “Voices of the Vigilant” podcast, and “Rebel-in-Charge” at Vigilant Violet, a platform dedicated to elevating diverse and unconventional voices in cybersecurity leadership.