James Foster

James C.
Foster was the founder of Optiv Federal, Inc., founded in 2006, where the title held was President from 2011 to 2012.
Mr. Foster is the founder of ZeroFox Holdings, Inc., founded in 2022, currently serving as Executive Chairman since 2024.
Mr. Foster was the founder of ZeroFox, Inc., founded in 2013, where the title held was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer at HackerUSA, Inc. starting in 2025, Chief Executive Officer at eSentire, Inc. starting in 2026, and Operating Partner at NIGHTDRAGON MANAGEMENT COMPANY starting in 2024.
Former jobs include Deputy Director-Global Security at Computer Sciences Corp.
from 2010 to 2013, Principal at Foundstone, Inc. in 2010, Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Contributing Editor at Information Security Magazine, Chief Scientist & Advisor at Guardent, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, Senior VP-Strategic Business Development at Accuvant, Inc. from 2011 to 2012, and Specialist-Security Research at the US Department of the Navy (District of Columbia).
Education includes undergraduate studies at Capitol Technology University and an MBA from Northeastern University.