John Murphy drives the strategic growth of cybersecurity products and cross-domain solutions for the defense and intelligence community at BAE Systems. These products are a key component of a defense-in-depth approach to cybersecurity, specifically for network boundary protection.
Through customer collaboration and mission-focus, Murphy and the team significantly grew the CDS business by introducing new solutions to the U.S. market. Their hardware-based CDS provide an even higher level of security with the speed of field programmable gate arrays. They launched small-form factor and tactical CDS to support missions outside of the wire with all the benefits of connecting back to the cloud for the warfighter. These flexible and scalable solutions meet growing needs without compromising on cost or performance.
“By fostering collaborative relationships with our customers, we understand their unique challenges and opportunities around network resilience and threat deterrence,” Murphy said. “We help navigate complex technical needs while meeting government requirements. There is a strategic focus on usability and security where we provide custom, high-performing, and cost-effective solutions.”
CDS implement multiple layers of hardware and software-based redundancies and failsafes. A collection of carefully designed and stringently tested components enforce a predefined policy for highly sensitive network boundaries. These products accelerate secure software delivery. They enable sharing and managing of battlefield and intelligence data from all sources and domains to carry out critical missions across the globe.
Why Watch
In 2025, Murphy’s team is focused on driving new business and delivering high-quality cybersecurity products that are on time and on budget – meeting mission need and speed. In alignment with market and government objectives, the team is focused on the accelerated delivery of secure and reliable software solutions to best equip commercial users, critical infrastructure, and U.S. joint forces.
“John’s customer-centric approach is rooted in an appreciation of the human side of innovation, where he co-creates solutions to tackle their most pressing needs,” said Jeff Bongianino, director for advanced GEOINT systems at BAE Systems. “He provides a market-differentiating experience – one that earns our customers’ trust and keeps them ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving landscape.”
Fun Fact: As a former Division I athlete, Murphy carries his passion for teamwork and leadership into volunteering. He’s the vice president for the Ashburn Athletic Association, a nonprofit dedicated to providing recreational and competitive sports to the youth in his community. Outside of the office, you can find him spending time with his family at their lake home – enjoying his role as grandpa.