James Nichols is the founder and managing principal of 80/20 Labs with over twenty years of information security experience. James is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the firm and ensuring utmost client satisfaction. He holds a track record of delivering reliable service across multiple facets of security including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, application security, incident response, and secure architecture. Prior to starting 80/20 Labs, James served as a security director at Viacom where he drove security across products and infrastructure for brands such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount, and Comedy Central. Before joining Viacom, James was a senior consultant at PwC where he led teams providing information security and assurance services to top brands and large government agencies.
Founded in 2005, 80/20 Labs is a private LLC consulting firm with many years of experience across multiple industries. We have deep expertise in all facets of information security and systems auditing.
80/20 Labs is comprised of individuals from leading consulting companies around the world. Our consultants all have CISSP certifications as well as experience with the Big 4 accounting firms.