Jason Lewkowicz

Jason Lewkowicz is the executive vice president and chief services officer for Optiv. With more than two decades of experience managing, leading, and transforming complex global programs, he works to partner with clients by advising, accelerating, and running their cyber programs. Prior to Optiv, Lewkowicz was the chief information security officer (CISO) for Cognizant Technology Services supporting their global business, including more than 50 acquisitions. Lewkowicz joined in 2020 and was instrumental in navigating the firm through its Maze breach that included a full rebuild and recovery of the enterprise IT systems. Lewkowicz holds certifications from ISACA, ISC2, and Open Text/Guidance Software and has presented at industry-recognized conferences and local law enforcement information sessions over the past 10 years. He has served on advisory boards for Symantec, McAfee, Seculert, Digital Shadows, FireEye/Mandiant, ArmorBlox, and Immersive Labs. He received his undergraduate degree from DePaul University in Chicago.