Steve is VP of the CMMC Fast Track Solution powered by Lifeline Data Centers, the only 100% turnkey solution offered through the Carahsoft CMMC ecosystem. With over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, Steve Palamara is a seasoned professional. Over the past 6+ years, he has become a leading authority in NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance. He has collaborated with numerous organizations, helping them navigate the complex world of compliance and cybersecurity.
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Mr.Travis is the first chief executive officer of the Cyber Accreditation Body (the Cyber AB). Previously, Travis served as the first deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the nation’s leading civilian cybersecurity agency. There he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the $2+ billion, 2000+ employee organization across the full range of its mission in cybersecurity, infrastructure protections and emergency communications. Prior to this position, he was the deputy undersecretary for national protection (NPPD) within the Department of Homeland Security.
Before entering government service in 2018, Travis served as vice president of homeland security for Cadmus, a security, energy, and environmental professional services firm. He joined Cadmus when the security consultancy he co-founded, Obsidian Analysis, Inc., was acquired by Cadmus in 2016.
A former naval officer, Travis served as an engineering auxiliaries' officer aboard the guided-missile frigate U.S.S. CARR (FFG 52). He then served a tour as White House Liaison to the Secretary of the Navy and was also a White House Military Aide. He is a 1991 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and holds a master’s in national security studies from Georgetown University.
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Chris Haigh is the CEO of Meerkat Cyber, a firm dedicated to cybersecurity and the DoD’s CMMC framework. As a trained aeronautical and astronautical engineer who complemented his undergraduate work with a law degree, Chris finds the marriage of technology and regulatory policy fascinating. During his three-decade career, Chris has held roles including Senate policy analyst and Chief Technology Officer for a cybersecurity firm, and he has obtained the highest levels of certification possible through the Department of Defense CMMC program: Certified CMMC Assessor, Certified CMMC Professional, and Certified CMMC Instructor. Chris is also the author of Microsoft’s CMMC Level 2 Implementation Guide.
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Kyle Gingrich leads the creation and build-out of training and certification programs to enable the CMMC framework. The programs are focused on ensuring availability of validated, skilled assessors and assessment instructors in the CMMC ecosystem, who can certify that DIB companies meet necessary cybersecurity requirements. Ms. Gingrich is a highly resourceful product executive with 20+ years of experience in delivering impactful results for bridging the gap between employers and individuals, through training and certification initiatives or by delivering innovating technology solutions. Prior to joining the Cyber AB, Ms. Gingrich was Senior Director of Products at leading global employment service provider Monster Worldwide, where she was responsible for the strategic vision, planning and delivery of Monster’s $90M portfolio of employer search products. Her tenure at Monster also included responsibility for the strategic vision and creation of software products and services for State and Local government agencies.
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Robert Teague is a highly experienced Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Assessor (CCA) and CMMC Certified Professional (CCP). With 30+ years of operational and strategic leadership experience in information technology and cybersecurity operations in the U.S. Army, he brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his role as a CMMC consultant.
As an Advisor, CCA, and CCP, Robert assists clients to understand, prepare, and obtain certification, enabling them to win and maintain Department of Defense contracts. He is committed to ensuring that his clients are fully prepared for the certification process, providing them with the necessary guidance and support to achieve compliance with the CMMC standards.
With his extensive background in cybersecurity and IT operations, Robert is well-positioned to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of CMMC certification. He is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their goals and to ensuring that they have the necessary tools and knowledge to maintain their compliance over the long term.
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Robert has spent over 30 years in the IT space promoting significant and measurable reductions in business risk through applied cybersecurity practices, programs, and technologies. Prior to founding Cyturus Technologies, Robert worked as an industry leading cybersecurity consultant often featured on Network News broadcasts, seen on stage as a forum panelist, and found in Fortune 500 conference rooms discussing cybersecurity risk in business terms. Robert is a member of the FBI InfraGard, is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he received his degree in Biomedical Clinical Engineering.
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Steve Pratt has two decades of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Steve’s extensive career is reflective of his excellent adaptability and technical acumen. Steve currently serves as Sentar, Inc.’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Technical Solutions Architect, supporting security-related audits and certifications while also collaborating with industrial security professionals to align IT security best practices with Sentar’s expansive security footprint. Known for his critical decision-making under pressure and willingness to serve, Steve is expertly communicative and eager to make a positive impact in Huntsville and beyond.
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