Tom Patterson
global lead, emerging technology security at Accenture
About
Tom Patterson is the Global Managing Director for Emerging Technology Security at Accenture, where he drives advancements in quantum, AI, and space-based security around the globe. In this role Tom leads the research, development, and deployment of emerging technology security including quantum security in support of governments and critical infrastructure companies around the world, space security systems including the design and development of a security satellite with quantum, distributed ledger, and agentic AI systems that will work with the International Space Station (ISS) and satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
In his current role Tom has led dozens of large-scale quantum security implementations for governments, companies, and non- governmental organizations. Tom created the Quantum Security Maturity Index first shared at in Davos in 2024, built the world’s first quantum security test lab for multi-brand interoperability and performance tuning, and is currently working to extend his proven eight step methodology to cover both sovereign quantum key creation/distribution and space-based management/connectivity.
Tom is a published author, keynote speaker, and presidential advisor on quantum security issues, and is currently advising the US President on a national strategy for Quantum Security. Previously Tom has served on several public company boards and advised the FBI, Secret Service and White House on national and cyber security issues. Tom also served on the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC), including as their Cyber Moonshot report subcommittee co-lead. Tom served as a reviewer of US Congress’ Cyber Solarium report, currently lectures on quantum security at MIT and Wharton graduate programs, and serves on the board of the FBI Director's Domestic Security Advisory Council (DSAC).
Experience
global lead, emerging technology security
Accenture
Oct 2026 – Present
Tom Patterson is the Global Managing Director for Emerging Technology Security at Accenture, where he drives advancements in quantum, AI, and space-based security around the globe. In this role Tom leads the research, development, and deployment of emerging technology security including quantum security in support of governments and critical infrastructure companies around the world, space security systems including the design and development of a security satellite with quantum, distributed ledger, and agentic AI systems that will work with the International Space Station (ISS) and satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
In his current role Tom has led dozens of large-scale quantum security implementations for governments, companies, and non- governmental organizations. Tom created the Quantum Security Maturity Index first shared at in Davos in 2024, built the world’s first quantum security test lab for multi-brand interoperability and performance tuning, and is currently working to extend his proven eight step methodology to cover both sovereign quantum key creation/distribution and space-based management/connectivity.
Tom is a published author, keynote speaker, and presidential advisor on quantum security issues, and is currently advising the US President on a national strategy for Quantum Security. Previously Tom has served on several public company boards and advised the FBI, Secret Service and White House on national and cyber security issues. Tom also served on the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC), including as their Cyber Moonshot report subcommittee co-lead. Tom served as a reviewer of US Congress’ Cyber Solarium report, currently lectures on quantum security at MIT and Wharton graduate programs, and serves on the board of the FBI Director's Domestic Security Advisory Council (DSAC).
Independent
Oct 2026 – Present
Tom Patterson is the Global Managing Director for Emerging Technology Security at Accenture, where he drives advancements in quantum, AI, and space-based security around the globe. In this role Tom leads the research, development, and deployment of emerging technology security including quantum security in support of governments and critical infrastructure companies around the world, space security systems including the design and development of a security satellite with quantum, distributed ledger, and agentic AI systems that will work with the International Space Station (ISS) and satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
In his current role Tom has led dozens of large-scale quantum security implementations for governments, companies, and non- governmental organizations. Tom created the Quantum Security Maturity Index first shared at in Davos in 2024, built the world’s first quantum security test lab for multi-brand interoperability and performance tuning, and is currently working to extend his proven eight step methodology to cover both sovereign quantum key creation/distribution and space-based management/connectivity.
Tom is a published author, keynote speaker, and presidential advisor on quantum security issues, and is currently advising the US President on a national strategy for Quantum Security. Previously Tom has served on several public company boards and advised the FBI, Secret Service and White House on national and cyber security issues. Tom also served on the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC), including as their Cyber Moonshot report subcommittee co-lead. Tom served as a reviewer of US Congress’ Cyber Solarium report, currently lectures on quantum security at MIT and Wharton graduate programs, and serves on the board of the FBI Director's Domestic Security Advisory Council (DSAC).
