Kyle Draisey
Senior Technical Director of Cyber and Intelligence, BAE Systems, Inc.
Kyle Draisey is responsible for designing, delivering and operating cyber and intelligence solutions for the Department of Homeland Security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, Justice Department, United States and Five Eye intelligence agencies, Defense Department and federal civilian agencies.
“My team is built on the ethos that we’re here to solve some of the most complex problems we’re facing, in partnership with our industry and government partners, and have a lot of fun doing it,” Draisey said.
A recent highlight was taking the lead on driving enhanced cyber rigor and zero trust capabilities into BAE Systems’ products and services and growing their team of senior cyber subject matter experts across architecting, engineering and operations.
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In 2024, Draisey’s team is focused on collaborating with delivery teams, vendors and government partners. They aim to identify process improvements to enhance zero trust capabilities and ensure cyber needs are integrated securely throughout the engineering lifecycle.
The team actively uses color teams to boost collaboration across functions and leverages threat intelligence and vulnerability discovery to guide technical priorities.
Dr. Cynthia Mendoza, chief engineer of Intelligence Solutions for BAE Systems, Inc., said Draisey’s leadership and commitment to securing the nation’s digital infrastructure led to an approach that integrates 14 advanced capabilities aligned with key national security cyber initiatives.
“He consistently emphasizes that at the core of this strategy is the vital mission of protecting the data — ensuring that security measures are not just about defense, but about safeguarding our most critical assets,” Mendoza said. “Kyle’s work is transforming how we approach cybersecurity and setting a new standard for resilience and trust in our federal security landscape.”
Fun fact: Draisey is an adopted member of the Iban tribe in Borneo. In his 20s, he spent a significant amount of time in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He was “adopted” by his friend’s father, a tribal elder. Instead of giving a certificate, the Iban people had Draisey sit for the traditional tattoos required of all men in the tribe.