Author Spotlight
Jose Arias
Global Mainframe Security Technical Consultant IBM Champion 2024
About
Jose Arias is a Global Mainframe Security Technical Consultant at Broadcom, with more than 25 years of experience in the mainframe industry. Over the past 15 years, he has supported customers across EMEA and the Americas, specializing in areas such as digital certificate management and the implementation of Mainframe Zero Trust security models.
At Broadcom, he has presented around the world on key topics including DORA, resilience, privileged access management, and other core areas of mainframe security. He also serves as an instructor for ACF2, Top Secret and Broadcom’s Mainframe Ethical Hacking course, helping customers build the knowledge and mindset needed to secure modern mainframe environments.
Known for his ability to connect technical strategy with real-world challenges, Jose is passionate about mentoring and knowledge sharing. His articles and talks regularly explore advanced security concepts like role-based access control and multi-factor authentication, always with a focus on practicality and impact.
Outside the world of mainframes, Jose is an internationally awarded photographer, with works acquired by museums and galleries across the globe, and projects that span several continents. He is also a passionate cycling enthusiast — both as a spectator and, occasionally, as a rider himself.
