Seasoned cybersecurity and compliance leader to expand advisory and resilience offerings for critical infrastructure clients

MorganFranklin Cyber, a leading cybersecurity advisory and managed services firm, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jerome Farquharson as Managing Director and Sector Lead for Energy, Oil & Gas. In this role, Dr. Farquharson will lead cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, executive advisory, and business development initiatives in the utilities market, projected to grow 15-20% annually to $110 billion by 2030. He will report to Ferdinand Hamada, Managing Director.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jerome to the MorganFranklin Cyber leadership team,” said Ferdinand Hamada, Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Sectors for MorganFranklin Cyber. “His deep expertise in cybersecurity, resilience, and compliance for Fortune 500 companies and government organizations strengthens our ability to help clients in critical infrastructure sectors navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape.”

Dr. Farquharson brings more than 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and government agencies on cybersecurity, compliance, operational resilience, and risk management. He has served as virtual CISO for more than 20 organizations, developed and implemented security frameworks across IT and OT environments, and pioneered innovative models for OT/IT convergence adopted by major utilities. His leadership has consistently delivered business growth and transformative results, including building a consulting practice to over $12 million in annual revenue.

“I’m glad to join MorganFranklin Cyber and lead our Energy, Oil & Gas sector at such a pivotal moment,” said Dr. Farquharson. “Critical infrastructure organizations face intensifying threats as they undergo digital transformation. My focus will be on helping clients achieve resilience, meet regulatory obligations, and turn cybersecurity challenges into business advantages.”

Previously, Dr. Farquharson served in leadership positions with 1898 & Co., the Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, and the Washington University School of Medicine. He also holds an extensive set of industry certifications, including CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, CCP, and CCISO, and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Washington University. He earned a Doctor of Ministry, Master of Counseling, Master of Science in Computer Science, and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics and Mass Communications.

To learn more about MorganFranklin Cyber’s energy, oil and gas services, visit www.mfcyber.com.

About MorganFranklin Cyber

MorganFranklin Cyber is a premier advisory, consulting, and managed services firm dedicated to securing digital transformation for organizations across industries. With a growing portfolio spanning cybersecurity, AI, and risk management, MorganFranklin Cyber helps clients solve complex challenges with confidence and clarity. The firm is backed by M|C Partners. To learn more, visit www.mfcyber.com.

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“I’m glad to join MorganFranklin Cyber and lead our Energy, Oil & Gas sector at such a pivotal moment,” said Dr. Jerome Farquharson.