Paul Beckman
CISO, ManTech
One of Paul Beckman’s proudest recent accomplishments was leading his team’s participation in ManTech’s High Confidence Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment for CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance, where they achieved a flawless score of 110/110. This reflects the team’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of cybersecurity and operational excellence.
Why Watch
Looking ahead to 2025, Beckman and his team are laser-focused on leveraging artificial intelligence in innovative ways to perform true heuristic analysis and anomaly-based threat hunting. With AI, they can conduct deep, dynamic investigations across their entire enterprise network — hunting for that elusive advanced persistent threat needle in a sea of needles.
“The future of cybersecurity is not just about protecting systems — it’s about fiercely protecting the very fabric of our digital identities, empowering all of us to not just live, but truly thrive in a completely interconnected world,” Beckman said.
Fun fact: Beckman said when he retires, he plans to attend culinary school to become a master chef — just so he can cook gourmet meals for himself and his family.