Paul Falor
Cybersecurity Practice Lead | Secure Digital Core
About
I lead the Secure Digital Core cybersecurity practice for the US at Accenture, helping enterprises architect and operate security programs that keep pace with cloud adoption, platform modernization, and evolving threats. With 20+ years leading global security and technology operations — including serving as CIO — I bring a practitioner's perspective to every engagement: security strategy grounded in operational reality.
Practice Areas
Secure Digital Core — the cybersecurity domains where I help enterprises build resilience
Enterprise platforms like SAP, ServiceNow, and Salesforce are the operational backbone of most large organizations, yet their security posture is often an afterthought. I help clients embed security into platform architecture from day one — identity governance, secure configuration management, and continuous posture monitoring — so that the systems running the business aren't also the ones exposing it.
Track Record
- Built comprehensive platform security program spanning ERP, HRIS, PSA, and CRM during multi-year digital transformation
- Achieved compliance certification on first audit with zero critical findings across ISO27001, HITRUST, and GDPR
- Replaced 19 legacy systems with hardened, modern platform stack
Blog
Perspectives on cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and operations
Why Zero Trust Fails Without Platform Security
Most Zero Trust initiatives focus on network and identity — but ignore the platforms where data actually lives
The CISO's Cloud Security Blind Spot
Cloud-native doesn't mean cloud-secure. The gaps most organizations miss during migration.
SASE Beyond the Buzzword
What a pragmatic SASE rollout actually looks like — and what vendors won't tell you
Impact Metrics
Quantifiable results from technology leadership initiatives
MTTD Reduction
Mean Time to Detect security incidents reduced through advanced security operations
System Uptime
Enterprise system availability with near real-time disaster recovery
Revenue Enabled
New revenue opportunities through compliance certifications and market expansion
AI Dev Efficiency
Cost and time to market reduction through AI-assisted product development
TCO Reduction
Total cost of ownership reduced through cloud migration and modernization
M&A Integrations
Successful technology due diligence and post-deal integrations
Career Timeline
A track record of technology leadership and transformation
Accenture
Managing Director, Secure Digital Core Cybersecurity Practice Lead — US
Atlanta, GA
North Highland
Chief Information Officer, Senior Managing Director, Security & Technology
Atlanta, GA
Global Payments
Director, Threat & Vulnerability Management
Atlanta, GA
Truist
Vice President, IT Audit Manager
Atlanta, GA
TRX
Director, Information Security
Atlanta, GA
KPMG
Information Protection Senior Associate
Atlanta, GA
Education & Recognition
Academic foundation and professional recognition
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master of Science in Business Administration
Decision & Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Minor in Decision & Information Systems
Awards & Recognition
Georgia CIO of the Year
InspireCIO
Professional certifications can be added to the data file as needed.
Get In Touch
Let's connect and explore opportunities
Contact Information
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Interested in discussing technology leadership, digital transformation, or cybersecurity strategy? I'd love to connect.