Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory’s Leonard Moss
Leonard Moss Chief Security Officer, Insider Threat Program Senior Official & Security Services Department Head, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory works closely with the government, meaning its staff must report any foreign travel. For years, this meant completing multiple foreign travel notifications, which was time consuming and labor intensive. Looking
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Arcfield’s Michael Smith
Michael Smith Executive Vice President & Chief Security Officer, Arcfield At Arcfield, security is considered far more than just a support function ⏤ it is an absolute necessity to business operations and integrated into every facet of the organization. This is not a responsibility Mike Smith takes lightly. In just two years as CSO, Smith
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: GE Aerospace’s Jennifer Moore
Jennifer Moore Chief Security Officer, GE Aerospace Jennifer Moore played a pivotal role in ensuring a safe, secure and smooth transition as General Electric separated to become three independent companies: GE HealthCare, GE Vernova and GE Aerospace. Her work has focused on developing the global security strategy and a strong network of security experts at
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Telos Corp.’s Christopher Pursell
Christopher Pursell Chief Security Officer, Telos Corp. Christopher Pursell led Telos Corp. to achieve the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award, which directly resulted in strengthening Telos’ Corporate Security program. He greatly enhanced cooperation and understanding of what the security department is there for, fostering greater interdepartmental collaboration and cohesiveness. Malcolm Cooke, chief
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: GDIT’s Lisa Reidy
Lisa Reidy Security Staff Vice President, GDIT Lisa Reidy’s greatest achievement and what she is most proud of is the strength, camaraderie and dedication of the GDIT security team. Reidy works with an incredible group of people who take pride in what they do, feel empowered to drive positive change and continually uplift one another.
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Kirk McClain
Kirk McClain Chief Security Officer, Accenture Federal Services Since joining Accenture Federal Services mid-2022, Kirk McClain has been working across the company to enhance the value and return his team provides to the company. This focus on value and impact does not compromise Accenture Federal Services’ core responsibilities for such things like compliance, risk management,
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: ManTech’s Dan Payne
Dan Payne CSO, ManTech The latest major accomplishment for the ManTech Security program is the development and expansion of data analytics. Dan Payne attributes this success to his talented team, who excel in security, operational processes and data analytics. Together, they identified key organizational information to improve understanding of security operations. They also automated processes
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: SAIC’s Michelle Lambiasi
Michelle Lambiasi CSO, SAIC Michelle Lambiasi leads a team of devoted security professionals who work in intense crises and solve complex issues while functioning together without missing a beat. “I try to lead by giving my team room to do their jobs, monitor at all times to ensure risk is mitigated as much as possible
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: ManTech’s Dan Payne
Dan Payne CSO, ManTech The latest major accomplishment for the ManTech Security program is the development and expansion of data analytics. Dan Payne attributes this success to his talented team, who excel in security, operational processes and data analytics. Together, they identified key organizational information to improve understanding of security operations. They also automated processes
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: SAIC’s Michelle Lambiasi
Michelle Lambiasi CSO, SAIC Michelle Lambiasi leads a team of devoted security professionals who work in intense crises and solve complex issues while functioning together without missing a beat. “I try to lead by giving my team room to do their jobs, monitor at all times to ensure risk is mitigated as much as possible
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Deloitte’s Ava Cooper-Davis
Ava Cooper-Davis Chief Security Officer, Deloitte Global and Deloitte US Ava Cooper-Davis recently achieved worldwide ISO 22301 certification for Deloitte in an effort involving 132 countries representing 716 locations. ISO 22301 certification is an international standard for business continuity management, designed to help organizations prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from unexpected incidents. Achieving
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Boeing Defense’s Jim Kennedy
Jim Kennedy Executive Director of Government Security, Boeing Defense, Space & Security Jim Kennedy’s career, spanning four decades in the Defense Department and intelligence community industrial security programs, took a pivotal turn when he joined The Boeing Company in 2023. He immediately set out to transform the government security’s look, feel and execution. Right after
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Modern Technology Solutions’ Jonathan Drapalik
Jonathan Drapalik Chief Security Officer, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. Following a successful career protecting personnel and sensitive acquisition programs across the Defense Department, Jon Drapalik joined Modern Technology Solutions Inc. as chief security officer in November 2023. His experience leading security and providing operational support to classified acquisition efforts enables MTSI to continually provide leading
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: FEMA’s Josh Bornstein
Josh Bornstein Chief Security Officer, Office of the Chief Security Officer, FEMA Josh Bornstein has worked hard leading efforts to evolve FEMA’s Office of the Chief Security Officer into a “destination workplace.” “While I have the privilege of serving as the CSO, protecting FEMA is a team sport,” he said. “OCSO is comprised of world-class
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Booz Allen’s Sharon Claridge
Sharon Claridge Vice President & Chief Security Officer, Booz Allen Sharon Claridge takes particular pride in launching Booz Allen’s new Cross Border Travel capability. This innovative system simplifies employee reporting, automates foreign travel reporting to the government and ensures compliance with security regulations. It supports the firm’s international operations and provides accurate payroll and tax
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Nightwing’s Mario Orsini
Mario Orsini Vice President of Security, Nightwing Mario Orsini’s team had a banner year in 2023, receiving three “Superior,” three “Commendable” and one “Satisfactory” rating from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. The team also averaged a 99.5% Security Award Fee rating. Nightwing CEO John DeSimone said Orsini has been a cornerstone of the company’s
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: Peraton’s Mike Londregan
Mike Londregan CSO, Peraton Mike Londregan leads his team to be an agile, responsive and compliant security enterprise that enables broader Peraton business. “The best way we can enable the business is through an outstanding compliance program, getting people on mission through timely onboarding, and really drilling down into the business acquisition process through enabling
Top CSOs to Watch in 2024: BlueHalo’s Lisa Usserman
Lisa Usserman Vice President of Security, BlueHalo Prior to joining BlueHalo, Lisa Usserman spearheaded Eqlipse Technologies’ successful security integration of over seven companies, establishing a comprehensive and compliant security posture. Following BlueHalo’s acquisition of Eqlipse, Usserman became vice president of security and leads integration efforts from a security standpoint. With over 25 years of experience,
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