Founding Team
Founder:
Tobias Whitney
Our team of industry-recognized experts in cyber-security has well over 20 years of experience. Led by Tobias Whitney, an industry-recognized expert, our team has successfully managed the transition to CIP Version 5 and conducted training seminars, compliance programs, platform implementations and consulting engagements for numerous entities throughout North America.
Core capabilities include consulting, product design, and business development.
Our leadership helped develop and grow the Security Practice at Burns & McDonnell. In the recent past, Founder Tobias Whitney served as the sales leader to energy organizations. During the high growth stage of Fortress Information Security, he demonstrated his prowess for both team and technical leadership. Additionally, Tobias' industry-leading research in cloud operations for utilities has positioned him a thought leader in the field.
Our Expertise
Cumulys’ critical infrastructure industry focus is driven by our Founder and CEO Tobias Whitney’s decades of experience and expertise:
Energy Business Acumen
Given Cumulys exclusive focus on the power industry, Cumulys has developed a deep understanding of power inductyorganizations, business practices, and technical solutions. Specifically, Cumulys has worked with a number of organizations, ranging from the smallest municipalities and co-operatives to the largest utilities.
Extensive Cyber-security Background
Cumulys has diverse compliance backgrounds, including FERC, Reliability, and NERC CIP Compliance. Our experts understand the intent of the applicable standards and can quickly validate compliance program elements against best practices. Our NERC CIP specialist is well known in the industry and has worked with leading energy companies on implementing CIP compliance programs.
Emerging Technology Experience
Cumulys has real-world experience, including cloud security architecture, autonomous vehicle technology and distributed energy resource (DER) technology.
A Track Record of Success
Cumulys has helped over 50 critical infrastructure companies with strategic risk mitigation programs. Our founder has established a track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.
Launch Partner – UTC
About the Utilities Technology Council
The Utilities Technology Council (UTC) is a global association focused on the intersection of telecommunications and utility infrastructure. UTC gives voice to the men and women in the utility workforce who create and maintain critical communications systems that help keep the lights on, the water and gas flowing. We represent the hands-on folks in the field and control rooms responding to storms, deploying new technologies, and securing energy and water infrastructure from all kinds of threats. UTC sits at the nexus between the energy and telecommunications industries, which are rapidly converging and becoming more interdependent.
