Alfred Gonzalez
CISO, Ultra I&C
Alfred Gonzalez led a team to centralize and standardize Ultra I&C’s cybersecurity policies, processes and technology across business units in three countries.
He also developed the company’s corporate AI use policy, is executing the AI governance council framework to guide responsible AI adoption and experimentation, and he’s preparing for Ultra I&C’s U.S. DoW CMMC Level 2 C3PAO assessment.
“Alfred has a rare ability to see both the technical details and the bigger picture, and he never loses sight of how each decision impacts our people and our mission,” said Dana Bono, general counsel at Ultra I&C. “His steady judgment, collaborative approach and commitment to doing things the right way are what make him such an effective CISO and an invaluable partner to this company.”
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In 2025, Gonzalez and his team led a total technology refresh of Ultra I&C’s cybersecurity infrastructure while standardizing policies and processes across global operations.
“Our guiding principle is to implement solutions and develop artifacts that meet collective compliance requirements while minimizing configuration drift across the enterprise,” he said. “This work directly supports Ultra I&C’s ongoing CMMC assessment preparation.”
Ultra I&C is a nontraditional defense contractor that relies on its own commercial products and capabilities to keep costs low and competitive, he said. Unlike firms that favor cost-plus development, it pursues firm fixed-price engagements. Several products maintain continuous ATOs, requiring early and sustained cybersecurity integration throughout development.
“Cybersecurity is a core business function and an equal stakeholder in achieving business success,” Gonzalez added. “This requires strategic partnerships throughout all organizational levels in addition to standard defense-in-depth policies, processes, and technical solutions.”
Fun Fact: Gonzalez enjoys rock climbing, describing it as a “tactile, puzzle-solving hobby” that keeps him conditioned and provides a welcome break from desk work. “Finishing a route that seemed unsolvable from the ground is especially rewarding,” he said.