Jacob Lorz

Jacob (Jake) Lorz is a highly respected cybersecurity executive with a proven track record of success in multiple industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, defense, biometric identification, and software development. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed and implemented effective security strategies, managed complex security projects, and led high-performance security teams.

Jake joined Cintas Corporation as the Director of IT security in 2021 where his expertise and leadership have allowed him to build a world-class and threat-resilient information security program. The program tripled in size and scope in less than one year, and Jake’s leadership and efforts led an independent third-party assessor to rate the Cintas information security program maturity level to be ahead of organizations of similar size. He was then promoted to VP & Chief Information Security Officer in 2023.

Jake is widely regarded as a thought leader in the cybersecurity industry. He serves as co-chair of the Cincinnati Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum’s Leadership Board, as a member of the Cincinnati Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Advisory Board, and he sits on the Verizon Cybersecurity Customer Advisory Board. Jake holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, a master’s degree in Business Administration, and a master’s degree in Information Technology with a focus on Data Driven Cybersecurity. Jake also maintains professional industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, and CRISC certifications.