John Spiegel
CTO Security and HPE Distinguished Technologist at HPE Aruba Networking
United States
About John Spiegel
John Spiegel is CTO Security and HPE Distinguished Technologist at HPE Aruba Networking. Location: United States.
Stirred, Not Shaken. Technology Contrarian. Technology leader, CTO voice, author and industry storyteller operating at the intersection of security, networking, and infrastructure transformation. Known for translating complex technology trends into clear strategies that help organizations modernize infrastructure, strengthen cyber resilience, and accelerate business outcomes. More than 20 years of experience shaping enterprise technology conversations across SDN, SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, Zero Trust, and network security architectures. Author of Zero Trust Done Right – A Practitioner Guide to Zero Trust in the Age of AI, focused on helping organizations move beyond theory and implement practical Zero Trust architectures in modern hybrid environments. Regular speaker at leading industry forums including HPE Discover, Gartner Security and Risk, VMWorld, Palo Alto Networks Ignite, ISC(2), and Future:Net—sharing perspectives on the evolving convergence of networking, security, and infrastructure platforms. Experience supporting disruptive startups as they bring new infrastructure and security platforms to market. Companies such as Axis Security (now part of HPE Aruba Networking SSE), CloudGenix (now Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access), and Arkin (now VMware vRealize Network Insight) leveraged this expertise to accelerate market adoption and ultimately achieve successful acquisitions. Strengths include: • Translating complex infrastructure and security concepts into strategic insight for executives and practitioners • Driving thought leadership at the convergence of networking, security, and Zero Trust architectures • Helping organizations simplify infrastructure while strengthening cyber resilience • Supporting high-growth teams and transformative technology initiatives Outside of technology discussions, time is often spent cycling the backroads of Oregon. Learn about one of my journeys, “Avoiding Hilary’s Step”, here - https://youtu.be/DhoAif09iJI or learn more about my IT story - https://www.neuco-group.com/podcast/episode-77/ and my book on Zero Trust - https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Trust-Done-Right-Practitioners-ebook/dp/B0GQCFMRLR/
Skills
Additional experience
SASE Field CTO
HPE Aruba Networking
May 2023 – June 2024
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), University of Oregon