Geoff Hancock CISO CISSP, CISA, CEH, CRISC
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The George Washington University
MS Computer Engineering
University of Cambridge
I develop develop, build and implement technology and cyber strategies and programs
Such as : enterprise cyber operations, IR, Cyber Intelligence, Resilience, Incident Response plans etc.
My areas of specialty include enterprise risk management, cyber intelligence, business and technology transformation, enterprise-wide cyber operations, digital security transformation, OT/IoT, and risk and compliance assessments.
2019 : Present
World Wide Technology
Global Director/ CISO
CCHS's senior fellows are a distinguished group of policy experts and practitioners in the areas of cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and homeland security, drawn from the private sector, government, academia, and the non-profit sector. As a Senior fellow I help to set the Center's policy and research agenda through serving on the Center's task forces. I meet with international representatives from various governments. Advising on cyber operations and policy, nation state threats and CT issues. Washington DC
In addition, I contribute to the work of the Center by participating as a speaker at policy events; writing and publishing policy reports, opinion pieces, and blog posts; and engaging in outreach with the news media and other stakeholders.
Adjunct Professor at the World Cyber MBA Program where I teach Cyber and MBA topics to incoming students across a diverse group of topics including traditional business and cyber operations.
2015 :
George Washington/Auburn Center for Cyber and Homeland Security
Senior Fellow-Adjunct Professor Cybersecurity & Homeland Security
Managed a team of senior cybersecurity executives providing highly specialized cybersecurity services, across domestic and international corporations and governments.
My primary customers were CISO’s CEO’s and CIO’s, working to either recover from significant cyber-attack and/or preparing organizations to withstand cyber attacks and business/technology disruptions.
Provided 24/7 security and business response plans and activities for industry and government.
Mentored/Coached business executives and CISO’s.
Specialize in :
Cyber intelligence, SOC's, Insider threat programs, corporate espionage and security engineering and operations.
CISO advisory services
Speaking/Training and Instructional programs
Cybersecurity Operations (holistic cyber operations)
Active Defense, Cyber Intelligence/Counterintelligence,
Table Top Exercises
Technical and non-technical training
Insider Threat Program Development and Operations
Cybersecurity Intelligence (Full lifecycle Intel, process development, application, operations)
Enterprise Risk Management (C-Level, Board of Directors, Audit, M&A, Business to
Technology Risk, Crisis Management))
2015 : 2019
Advanced Cybersecurity Group
CEO-CISO
As the executive responsible for cybersecurity corporately and with a core set of customers. I worked to combine the technology strategy to the business strategy to support our partners meet their mission objectives.
Core contributions :
Security operations across the organization, Cyber Operations, SOC, Cyber Intelligence, MSS, Incident Management, Cyber technology roadmap, Insider Threat program, CDM, Cloud Security, Partner development, Range and lab programs.
Worked across my team to develop and enhance cyber security technologies and policy.
Advisor-contributor on Critical Infrastructure Framework (NIST/DHS-PPD-21).
Advise customers and executives on cyber operations, Cloud security, Insider Threat and various federal programs.
Develop and manage the cyber technology roadmap.
As a member of the executive team I help drive the business and technical strategy.
Lead/manage highly visible programs.
2013 : 2015
CGI Federal Advanced Technology, Intelligence and Cyber Security
Sr. Cyber Security Executive CISO/CTO
As the VP/CISO- I am responsible for building out and collaborating the combined resources and services of Verizon Cybersecurity and Terremark’s Cloud security practices.
Areas of focus :
Global cyber operations, Cyber Intelligence, Nation state threats, Security business, IT and cyber operations across a segment of Verizon’s services.
Managed P&L for the practice
Providing consulting services (via my team) for a group of private and public sector organizations.
Advise senior executives in the use and implementation of Cyber Security, Cloud and Mobility technologies.
Coordinated Cyber and Cloud services across Terremark/Verizon.
Managed goals and objectives across business, sales and engineering teams.
Recommend, advise and deliver technical and business cyber solutions to my civilian and defense partners.
2011 : 2013
Verizon-Terremark Federal
Cybersecurity Technology and Business Executive VP/CISO
Skills
Board Advisor , Business Alliances, Business and Cyber strategy and operations, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, CISO, CISSP, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Consulting, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk Management, Data Center, Defense, DoD, Enterprise Software, Executive Management, Governance, Healthcare IT, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Integration, IT Management, IT Strategy, Leadership, Managed Security Services, Management, Network Forensics, Networking, Network Security, OT Cyberecurity , Policy, Policy Advisor, Professional Services, Project Planning, Risk Assessment, SaaS, Security, Security Operations Center, Software Development, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Telecommunications, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessment
About
As an experienced Vice President and CISO across corporate and government organizations, I have over 15 years of experience in advising and empowering business and technology leaders to effectively manage their cybersecurity strategies and operations across industries. I specialize in enterprise risk management, cyber operations, business and technology transformation, digital security transformation, risk and compliance assessments.
I have run cyber operations for many companies I have been a CISO 5X.
I have built or run 36 Security Operations Centers (SOC) and led small to large engineering and operations teams.
I have built and run many Cyber Intelligence programs for corporations and government agencies.
As an Adjunct professor I have taught: Cyber MBA program, Cyber Intelligence, National Security and other programs across several universities.
I have deep technical expertise across several cybersecurity discipline and have worked across many industry verticals (Finance-Government- Healthcare-Telecommunications- Supply Chain-Manufacturing-OT/IoT-Aviation)
With my extensive expertise I work with CEO's Boards, CIOs and CISOs to develop, build, and implement technology and cyber solutions that enhance their security effectiveness and overall cyber resilience.
I also work with several public/private organizations how to optimize their resources and technology to address the evolving national security cyber threats and challenges.
Additionally, I contribute to the policy and research agenda of the George Washington/Auburn Center for Cyber and Homeland Security as a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor. I also share my insights and experiences as a speaker at prominent cybersecurity conferences and events.
I also collaborate with the DHS/ODNI committees on Cybersecurity and National Security and serving as a Senior Fellow at George Washington/Auburn Universities Center for Cyber and Homeland Security.
I also advise several corporate boards as well as the Center for Internet Security.
I got my start in cybersecurity as a Special Operations soldier (18A)
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