Jesse Reisman
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Communications, Journalism Concentration
California State University, Fullerton
DTE Energy
Director, ITS Cybersecurity Operations
I serve as the driving force behind capability advancement for the identification, analysis, monitoring, mitigation, and prevention of cyber and physical security risks to North America’s electricity industry. I head the strategies and project portfolio for technology solution planning, development, and implementation. I’m also an R&D Committee Member of the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC).
► Saving $200K, I revamped the technology research, development, and deployment practices and implemented procedures for business case analysis. This involved reviewing business stakeholders’ insights and adopting the cutting-edge technologies of federally funded R&D centers and DoE National Labs and Technology Centers.
► By establishing regimented SOPs and policies, I accelerated project delivery and completed a project stalled for two years, providing initial operating capabilities in six months.
2019 : 2021
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Associate Director, Cyber Security
I served as the senior operational point of contact to E-ISAC members, other ISACs, and federal, state, and local government agencies, and I built relationships with domestic and international partners. I directed a team of security analysts in E-ISAC member outreach, reporting, and information-sharing, and I managed threat triage, sector impact assessment, incident response, and E-ISAC Watch Operations business continuity.
► I established Watch Operations, including SOPs, team, and the strategy for 24x7 operations.
► Through outreach to national cybersecurity stakeholders in the DHS and enhancements to the Portal, support, and security, I drove member adoption of the secure-messaging solution 500%, increased Portal adoption, and accelerated software fixes.
2017 : 2019
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Chief, Watch Operations
Through a key role in designing the communication strategy for public-sector and industry partnerships, I helped modernize the federal government’s security clearance/background investigation processes. As a legislative affairs liaison, I drafted proposed legislation and inter-agency policies related to information-sharing between law enforcement, military, and civilian investigators.
► I was instrumental in simplifying communications to streamline the security clearance process, including technology advancements, after the OPM data breach. I boosted agencies’ knowledge policy impacts on technology innovation procedures, personnel, and planning. I also supported interagency partners in defining data standards, enterprise IT requirements, and planning IT investments.
2017 : 2017
Office of Management and Budget
Modernization & Stakeholder Engagement
Pioneering a $100M+ “special technologies” assessment program and steering application development, I enhanced emerging intelligence collection and analytical technologies. I briefed and advised Secretary, Deputy Secretary, White House representatives, Department of Justice, and National Security Council staff on national security risks. During this time, I was chosen as the Acting Director of the Network Security Operations Center, in addition to my regular duties, while a permanent director was sought.
► I advanced capabilities in intelligence, counterintelligence, and counterterrorism while slashing spending on classified research and technology innovation. I took on project governance for requests from 17 Intelligence Community member agencies and coordinated cross-agency efforts.
► To support the build and operationalization of government and private-sector cyber-defense programs, I formed public-private partnerships and led a nationwide team of application developers.
► Playing a key role in bringing DOE into compliance with Executive Order 13587, requiring an Insider Threat Program, I drafted the agency’s first Insider Threat draft order, policy, and requirement memo.
2012 : 2017
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
TECHNICAL PRINCIPAL, Policy & National Cyber Intelligence Programs
Skills
Agile Project Management, Analysis, Budgets, Change Management, Coaching, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Digital Innovation, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Innovation Development, Innovation Management, Innovation Research, IT Governance, IT Strategy, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Network Security, Physical Security, Policy, Policy Analysis, Process Improvement, Product Innovation, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Public-private Partnerships, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Research, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Security, Security Clearance, Security Management, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Technical Writing, Technology Product Development, Technology Solutions, Top Secret, Training
About
I'm a cybersecurity and counterintelligence expert with more than 25-years experience leading analysts and network defenders in protecting government and private sector critical infrastructures. As a board member of public and private schools and institutions, I collaborate with organizations to help them understand and mitigate the wide range of security challenges they face.
SELECTED WINS
- At the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center I ran watch operations and developed the strategy to move toward 24x7 coverage.
- At the U.S. Dept. of Energy, I led classified cyber-defense research, innovation, and governance.
- At the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency I created the cyber counterintelligence operations program, working closely with law enforcement and the intelligence community.
- I consulted on the build-out of a Top Secret network monitoring facility at the U.S. Dept. of State.
CONTACT ME
I am always happy to share my expertise. Let’s connect!
SPECIALTIES
Cybersecurity ♦ Insider Threat ♦ Public/Private Sector Partnerships ♦ IT/MIS infrastructure ♦ Relationship-Building ♦ Agile Project Management ♦ Leadership
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