Ben Wilcox

Commander
DISC Type : D

CISO at ProArch

Syracuse, New York, United States

Overview

Ben Wilcox is the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at ProArch, where he leads technology strategy and cybersecurity with a focus on the Microsoft partnership. With over 25 years of experience, he is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business transformation and embedding security into organizational culture.

Outside of work, Ben is an avid car racer and instructor with the Northeast Audi Club. He also enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and gardening.

His career started entrepreneurially in the early days of the internet, when he built his own web hosting business as a teenager.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Topics They Care About

AI & Security
He frequently speaks on balancing AI innovation with security, advocating for a business-first approach where security is the foundation for technological advancement.
Microsoft Ecosystem
He leads ProArch's Microsoft partnership and focuses on how Microsoft's security tools, like Defender and Sentinel, can be leveraged to protect clients and mitigate AI risks.
Car Racing
An active member of the Northeast Audi Club, he races cars, works as an instructor, and sees a parallel between the speed and precision of racing and his work in tech.

Media Appearances

Ben Wilcox of ProArch - Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder. Featured in Spotify (Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder)

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Insights from ProArch's CISO–CTO at RSAC 2026. Featured in EC‑Council Cybersecurity Exchange

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Ben Wilcox of ProArch – Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder. Featured in Podtail (Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder)

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Work History

3-2025
CISO at ProArch
1-2024 - 4-2025
Managing Director of Security and Compliance BU at ProArch
6-2021
Chief Technology Officer at ProArch
1-2021 - 6-2021
Senior Vice President Solution Architecture at ProArch
5-2020 - 1-2021
Senior Vice President Cloud and Security at iV4, a ProArch Company

Education

Ben has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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