Bo Birdwell
Education:
Master's degree
Cyber Warfare
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
2008 : 2009
Master of Arts
Strategic Intelligence
American Military University
1999 : 2003
Bachelor of Science in History
Military History
US Air Force Academy
1992 : 1996
Experience:
2023 : Present
Elbit Systems of America
Director, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
2022 : 2023
Elbit Systems of America
Manager, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
• Assist CISO with architecting, implementing, and managing an enterprise-wide information security infrastructure
• Responsible for the execution of an enterprise-wide information security risk assessment program
• Assist CISO with managing a staff of information security professionals to ensure there is a convergence of business, technical and security requirements for all computing related projects
• Work with CISO to develop budget projections based on short- and long-term goals and objectives
• Serve as the primary information security advisor and advocate to ESA employees and related business stakeholders
• Manage an enterprise vulnerability management program
• Provide risk assessment of current and new technology and develop mitigation strategies for associated risks
• Oversee security protection methods and control techniques for enterprise-wide technologies such as intrusion detection and prevention systems, network forensics, data encryption, antivirus detection and remediation tools and mobile device security systems
• Ensure enterprise compliance with SOX, NIST, NISP and HIPAA industry standards and requirements
• Manage information security risks associate with third parties
2021 : 2022
Elbit Systems of America
Information Security Manager
• Leads cybersecurity and information technology (IT) activities for all products and client networks.
• Consolidated IT/cybersecurity functions within new directorate. Grew from 10 to 26 people < 9 months.
• Identified new business opportunities and successfully pitched business came for new cyber business streams.
• Architected solutions optimizing cyber resilience, ensuring product relevance and security compliance.
2019 : 2021
Elbit Systems of America
Manager, Cyber Engineering
- Created and implemented Defense-in-Depth solution to address multiple critical vulnerabilities in OT network, saved $750K by avoiding costly replacement activities
- Implemented the only FISMA-compliant contracted-network within US Customs & Border Protection.
- Third party assessment lauded cybersecurity program as best seen-to-date in over seven years of audits.
- Synchronized all IT and InfoSec activities supporting customer solutions within company
2018 : 2019
Elbit Systems of America
Information Security Program Operations Manager
Company: Elbit Systems of America
Years of Experience: 19
• Managed complex, high-stress projects, which consistently produced enduring, cost-effective solutions.
• Recognized by senior leaders for ability to easily articulate nuanced technical concepts in layman’s terms.
• Leader who consistently succeeded via consensus-building, empowerment, and bold decision-making.
• Active Department of Homeland Security & Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certifications held: IAT Level III; IAM Level III, IASAE Level III, CSSP Manager