WashingtonExec’s Post

Top CISOs to Watch in 2024 - View the Slideshow: https://lnkd.in/ekN8cEiS The cyberthreat landscape is constantly evolving, introducing new challenges, expanding vulnerabilities and leading to more sophisticated hacks and breaches. Since the COVID-19 pandemic shifted much of the workforce to remote and hybrid environments, government and industry found ways to secure home workspaces while continuing to fulfill critical missions. GovCon is in a constant battle to detect threats proactively and defend systems — whether in the office or at home — across networks and IT infrastructures to protect the nation. The #cybersecurity executives leading these efforts focus on improving and innovating system processes strategically, efficiently and securely, no matter the obstacles. WashingtonExec’s Top CISOs to Watch in 2024 highlights these leaders, who consistently stay ahead of adversaries with the technical expertise to safeguard systems and information. Backed by strong leadership, teams and processes, they achieved significant milestones this year and know how to navigate the complexities of the cyberthreat landscape. The 2024 list includes: • Paul Beckman, ManTech • Nicole Dean, Accenture Federal Services • Michael Baker, DXC Technology • Michelle Hofmaster, Arcfield • David McKeown, United States Department of Defense • Laks Prabhala, Alpha Omega • Dylan Owen, CISSP-ISSEP-ISSMP GNFA GCFA, Nightwing • Amy Howland, Guidehouse • Amanda Cody, CISSP, Booz Allen Hamilton • Sean Waddell, CISSP, CGI • Joe Moore, Deloitte

We would like to offer our #congratulations to Booz Allen Hamilton's Amanda Cody, CISSP  on being named among our Top CISO Execs to Watch in 2024. Throughout 2024, Cody made it a focus to travel to and meet on-site with client delivery teams and technologists, diving deep into their work and security needs. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/dJcBwSNv

#Congrats to Paul Beckman of ManTech, who was recently named among our Top CISO to Watch in 2024! One of 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. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/d6GR-Zr5

We would like to #congratulate Michael Baker of DXC Technology on being named among our Top CISO Execs to Watch in 2024! Baker, along with DXC’s CIO, managing director of global infrastructure services and security services lead, spoke to colleagues across 40-plus countries during the #SecureOurWorld leadership panel. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/df6YWreA

We are pleased to announce that Yosry B. of MITRE, has been named among our Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024. Barsoum is a transformative force in advancing national security through innovative solutions in cybersecurity and homeland defense. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/e7az8enT

We are thrilled to announce that RELI Group, Inc.'s Tish Mossman, PMP, CSM, SA has been named among our Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024! Over the past year, Mossman and her team were instrumental in providing the Transportation Security Administration with improved visibility into millions of previously unseen data points. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/dN9ntTKS

We would like to offer our congratulations to Scott Recinos PE, PMP, PgMP, SVP of Homeland Security Market at LMI, on being named among our Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024! Recinos worked hard to foster a culture of excellence within his team, resulting in continued success in delivering exceptional value to customers. Their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction led to winning all recompetes this year, further solidifying LMI’s position as a trusted partner to DHS. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/dvxDAhJJ