Wayman Cummings is a cybersecurity executive with over twenty years of experience operating at the intersection of cybersecurity and business strategy. He specializes in identifying digital risks, quantifying their impact on enterprise objectives, and driving the strategies needed to mitigate them. Throughout his career, he has focused on the real-world implications of cyber risks, emphasizing how even minor vulnerabilities can lead to significant operational impacts.

Wayman’s professional journey spans roles at IBM, Unisys, and Sysco Foods, where he developed exploits to test cybersecurity tools, to consulting with some of the world’s largest enterprises, to managing cybersecurity for the world largest food distributor. He has built cybersecurity programs from the ground up and played a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive data for critical defense and government clients.

Currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Ochsner Health, a leading Louisiana-based healthcare system, Wayman is recognized for his innovative and inclusive leadership. He has a proven track record of building and guiding diverse, high-performing security teams within complex, multinational environments. His expertise includes business strategy, security intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance-driven operations.

Wayman excels at aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives, driving organizational maturity, and delivering measurable, sustainable outcomes.