John Elliott

Author Fellow, Pluralsight

John Elliott is a professional interpreter of cybersecurity and regulatory complexity. As a top-rated presenter, trusted advisor, and course author, John has spent his career bridging the gap between those who create security standards and those who must implement them. He’s contributed to the PCI standards and has managed cybersecurity for both large companies and small businesses. John’s core focus is the "human interface" of security: how people and organizations interact with standards like PCI DSS, regulations like GDPR, and with internal policies. He specializes in the communication of cybersecurity — translating complex governance, risk and compliance requirements into clear, actionable guidance.