Derrick Johnson

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Senior Practice Manager, Network Security Services at World Wide Technology

Kingsland, Georgia, United States

Overview

Derrick Johnson is a cybersecurity advisor and Field CISO at World Wide Technology with over 20 years of experience in network security, cloud security, and Zero Trust strategy. A CISSP and Syracuse University graduate, colleagues describe him as dynamic and forward-thinking with a record of driving significant revenue growth.

While at AT&T Cybersecurity, Derricks strategic management led his portfolio to achieve 130% revenue growth against targets for 2023.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Persuasive

Informal

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They like to keep things under control. They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Zero Trust Strategy
He is a Forrester Certified Zero Trust Strategist and has developed and delivered Zero Trust consulting offerings in previous roles.
Cloud & Network Security
His career at WWT and AT&T has centered on managing and developing secure cloud and network services for global companies across all industry verticals.
SASE Solutions
He has a successful record of developing and implementing SASE solutions and has led teams focused on enhancing managed SASE security services.

Media Appearances

Derrick has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Senior Practice Manager, Network Security Services at World Wide Technology
1-2025 - 8-2025
Senior Practice Manager, Cloud Security at World Wide Technology
2-2023 - 7-2024
Director, Network & Cloud Security Product Management at AT&T Cybersecurity
10-2009 - 2-2023
National Practice Director- Cyber Operations at AT&T Cybersecurity
7-2004 - 10-2009
Sr. Consulting Manager at VeriSign

Education

1991 - 1994
B.S from Syracuse University

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Insights For Selling To Derrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Derrick is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Derrick

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Derrick move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Derrick take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Derrick

Personality Compatibility


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