Tom Doughty
Former CISO, PrudentialTom Doughty served as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Prudential, retiring from the
role in June of 2023. As CISO since 2006, Tom oversaw Prudential’s global information and cybersecurity
program, including infrastructure level protections, security-related Policies and Standards, and security
operations in a highly regulated, cloud-enabled business environment.
Within Prudential, he led efforts in business-focused security support, including a constantly evolving threat
and vulnerability management program protecting the operating environment. Tom interfaced directly with
Prudential’s Board and senior team, aligning management focus with emerging exposures. Externally, he
spearheaded relationships representing Prudential’s Information Security Program as a cross-industry leader,
collaborating with peer companies, government, law enforcement, and intelligence sources to assimilate best
practices and improve the collective security climate. Tom provided primary oversight and management of
Information Technology related regulatory liaison and response during a period when Prudential operated as
the only designated non-bank Systemically Important Financial Institution (SIFI).
Prior to Prudential, from 1993 to 1998, Tom served as a Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army,
achieving the rank of Captain. During this time, he specialized in Electronic and Information Warfare, including
emerging intelligence processing technology platforms.
Tom is currently Chief Information Security Officer at Generate Biomedicines, overseeing the Cybersecurity
and Enterprise IT programs for the emerging growth biotech firm advancing fundamental shifts in therapeutic
development driven by machine intelligence.
Tom received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point
(1993), and an MBA with dual focus in Finance and Information Technology from New York University’s Stern
School of Business (2003). He maintains a current Top Secret / SCI security clearance.