President, Fortress Security Risk Management

Jess Walpole is a global IT and security executive who has successfully driven digital transformation and risk initiatives across high-tech, industrial, and regulated sectors, supporting organizations ranging from SMBs to Fortune 1000 enterprises.

As President of Fortress SRM, Jess champions pragmatic, business-aligned cybersecurity and IT strategies. Having held executive leadership roles, she understands the operational pressures teams face and meets them with solutions grounded in trusted partnership and a balanced approach to governance, risk management, and operations.

Jess leads Fortress SRM’s culture and strategic direction as it continues to grow. With a team of experienced practitioners, she remains steadfast in helping organizations focus on what matters most, knowing their cybersecurity is handled with care, consistency, and expertise.