Leslie Williams
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2017 : Present
Self Employed
Cybersecurity Consultant
Responsible for the statewide cybersecurity program to safeguard citizen information. Through planning and collaboration, the cybersecurity program has matured from a IT-centric focus with traditional defenses to an adaptive security ecosystem supported by robust policies and collective effort with business and emergency management partners. Established and lead the IT Security Group (ITSG) responsible for cybersecurity planning, operations, and incident response; developed the NH Cyber Disruption Plan (NHCDP) in partnership with NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM); created and Chair the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee (CAC) which consists of business information security officers/designees and emergency management representatives; is the NH Primary for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), Center for Internet Security (CIS); and recently established the NH Cyber Integration Center (NH-CIC), co-located at the Incident Planning and Operations Center, consolidating and centralizing cybersecurity operations.
2006 : 2017
State of New Hampshire - Department of Information Technology
NH Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
In the newly created centralized IT organization, managed the network architecture team tasked with the redesign and reengineering of the statewide core network infrastructure to facilitate effective statewide operations, maintenance, performance and security. Provided project planning and management of major agency integration technology projects to meet business requirements and strategic IT objectives.
2003 : 2006
NH Department of Information Technology
Manager, Network Architecture and Enterprise Integration
Led team responsible for the implementation, operation and maintenance of the DHHS LAN/WAN; directed the network design to meet functional, stability, performance and security requirements; directed staff responsible for the network infrastructure, remote access, domain, file/print, email, av, Internet, software distribution and security.
1993 : 2003
NH Department of Health and Human Services
Manager, Network Unit
About
A seasoned CISO, IT and cybersecurity professional. Involved in the evolution of technology within state government holding foundational leadership roles on numerous statewide initiatives. Employs a holistic and collaborative approach to collectively address cybersecurity with business, emergency management, and law enforcement as well as federal, public and private partners and stakeholders. Cultivates synergistic relationships by an open and respectful manner and embracement of diversity. Experienced at strengthening incident response preparedness and capabilities through planning and exercise, as well as the development of policies, procedures and configuration standards.
Specialties: Cybersecurity strategic planning; information security program design, planning, implementation and enhancement; enterprise security platforms; data classifications and risk assessment; incident response planning, exercise and management; awareness and training; regulatory compliance audits; product/solution assessments; policy, procedure and configuration standard development and management; and collaboration/team building. Secret clearance. Working knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), as well as the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
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