Mark Freed

Experienced and innovative cybersecurity executive focused on delivering risk-based information security programs closely aligned with business strategy. Active member of the Information Security community for the last 28 years with extensive information technology and business experience. Has held information security leadership roles in DoD, Insurance, Education, Telecom, Oil & Gas, and Agriscience industries. On the Board of Directors for NaVOBA and the IT-ISAC. Serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in support of the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Online Cybersecurity Degree program. Former Marine, retired after 22 yrs of faithful service. Key Areas of Expertise: Executive Leadership • Organization Design • Team Building • Risk Management • Information Security • Cybersecurity • Cloud Security • ICS Security • OT • Threat Modeling • Threat Intelligence • Incident Management • Rapid Response • Cyber Resiliency • Application Security • DevSecOps • Policy • Standards • Guidelines • Audit/Regulatory Compliance • Privacy • Business Continuity • Disaster Recovery • Awareness & Training • Communication • Negotiation • Vendor Management • Financial Management • Budgeting