John Wojcik

Senior Threat Researcher | Cybercrime & DNS Threat Intelligence Specialist

IIPS/JPC Placement and Role

My international career really began through the IIPS/JPC program with the United Nations Association in Canada. I was placed with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Lao PDR, where I worked as a Junior Analyst on regional organized crime monitoring, specifically focusing on counter-human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and money laundering portfolios.

In that role, I had the opportunity to organize a number of high-level workshops, represent the office in official functions, deliver briefings, and support the establishment of new projects. A big part of my work was improving the office’s situational awareness on organized crime and related threats.

Key Achievements

There are honestly too many moments and projects I’m proud of to count. What stands out most is being able to contribute meaningfully at both operational and strategic levels. Organizing high-level workshops, delivering briefings, and supporting new initiatives all played a role in strengthening how the office responded to emerging threats.

Impact of the IIPS/JPC Experience

That experience was invaluable. It enabled me to pursue a seven-year career with UNODC, eventually moving to the Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, where I served through the P-2 level.

It was an incredible privilege to represent Canada abroad, and that period shaped both my professional and personal growth in ways I’m still building on today. The experience not only defined my career path but also gave me a deeper understanding of global challenges and the importance of international collaboration.

Current Career

After leaving the UN about seven months ago, I transitioned into the private sector and now work as a Senior Threat Researcher at Infoblox.

In my current role, I specialize in DNS threat intelligence and cybercrime across East and Southeast Asia. I work with governments and enterprises in the region to strengthen resilience against evolving and accelerating cyber risks through DNS.

My focus is on DNS threat intelligence and supporting Protective DNS adoption programs, where my research helps detect and secure organizations from a broad range of DNS-based threats, while also informing proactive defenses before attacks take hold.

Continuing Impact and Connection

I’m particularly interested in advancing DNS as a foundation for national and enterprise security frameworks, showing how visibility at the DNS layer can play a leading role in modern cybersecurity.

Even now, I continue to collaborate with UNODC, INTERPOL, and other international organizations, which allows me to stay connected to the global security community.

Looking back, my IIPS/JPC experience was truly foundational. It opened the door to an international career, gave me the opportunity to work on complex global challenges, and continues to influence how I approach my work today.