Adam Burns

Adam Burns is Director of Cybersecurity at Fortra’s Digital Guardian.
Adam leads a team of experts in delivering cutting-edge Managed Security Programs to clients worldwide. With a focus on data protection, threat hunting, and incident response, the team provides managed Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services.
Adam joined Fortra through the acquisition of Digital Guardian in 2021. He has since played a pivotal role in enhancing cybersecurity practices and ensuring the utmost security for clients. Prior to his tenure at Fortra's Digital Guardian, Adam worked as a Security Engineer for Enterprise Solutions at Kaspersky.
Adam is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience in the industry. His specialist skills and interests encompass a wide range of cybersecurity fields, including DLP, computer forensics, data analysis, risk management, and incident response. He strongly advocates user education and behavior modification as a powerful strategy to reduce risks. Adam believes that by enlightening users about risky behaviors and empowering them to make informed decisions, organizations can foster a culture of security consciousness.
Adam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Networking Security from Wentworth Institute of Technology.