In Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the Gods and gave it to mankind...
That's how the idea got started.
"I was never a certification junkie, so it wasn't until mid 2019 that I got my CISSP. Then in the spring of 2020, I was poised to start a side-hustle teaching cybersecurity. The campus where I was to teach closed down three days before my class was to begin, due to Covid 19. So we pivoted, and taught the class (a full 24 week semester, 3 nights a week) entirely over Zoom.
In the course material, I was exposed to certain Open-Source (at the time) elements of cybersecurity software that sparked an idea: what if I could bring enterprise-class security software to small and midsized businesses at a gentler price-point than all the Enterprise software I had been selling for years? So that's how it began; I wanted to be Prometheus, and bring enterprise-class security solutions to everyone that needed them!"
"That was the original idea, anyway. Now it's four years later, and a lot has happened. A couple jobs came and went, projects started and completed, life staggered on. All the while, I have been collecting trusted colleagues to help me build the dream of Prometheus. But the idea was too narrow. I sat down in the fall of 2023 and rewrote the business plan, because I started to see more and more possibilities. I had recently worked at Delinea, and felt very passionately about their software. I also decided to embrace my natural tendency toward teaching, and fold that into the plan.
What came next is what I have colloquially referred to as the Four Pillars: Education, Solutions, Managed Services, and Premium Consulting. And that's what you see here on our website. We're not just here to hock product. We are here to teach, educate, evangelize and assist. There has been a teaching component to my career for over 25 years, so my goal is that you walk away with knowledge, information, assurance and trust."
-John Gibson, Founder/CEO and PrincipalPrometheus Cybersecurity
John Gibson - Founder/CEO, Principal
John is a cybersecurity expert with a rich history in technology and a passion for education. An Indiana native with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a minor in Theatre from Indiana University, John began his tech journey at Veritas Software in Silicon Valley. He became a key figure in storage virtualization and data replication before shifting focus to cybersecurity following Symantec's acquisition of Veritas in 2005.
After moving to Colorado in 2010 for its inviting climate, John leveraged his extensive experience to serve Fortune 500 companies, including Comcast, IBM, and Dell/EMC. With nearly 20 years of public speaking and education, John excels at making complex cybersecurity topics accessible to a wide audience, aiming to empower businesses to focus on growth over security concerns.
Today, John is committed to helping clients, from small businesses to large corporations, navigate the complexities of cybersecurity with simplicity and confidence. His blend of technical expertise and educational prowess makes him trusted partner in securing digital futures.
