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United States

Vicenza Area, Italy

Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) TAC-Europe cybersecurity manager embedded with the U.S. Army Africa Command (USARAF) in Vicenza, Italy. Provides direct enterprise cybersecurity support and reach back for USARAF inter-theater operations. Goal is to plan, coordinate, support and execute strategic and tactical cybersecurity initiatives and operations on behalf of USARAF and aligned with NETCOM’s strategic vision and goals.

Alexandria, Virginia (Usa)

Senior cybersecurity manager for the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) Enterprise HR Systems Directorate (EHRIS) located in Alexandria, Virginia. Responsible for the security of the networks and systems supporting the DCPAS mission, serving over 800,000 users. DCPAS is the DOD enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness. http://www.cpms.osd.mil/Subpage/About/EHRIS delivers HR products and services and state-of-the-art customer focused technology and Enterprise-wide HR solutions.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Mr. William Poole is the International NATO, South-East Europe and Balkans Cyber Engagement Officer serving Headquarters, United States European Command (ECJ69) implementing European Theater cyber and information assurance programs. He has held numerous positions ranging from Intelligence Information Network Security Manager to lead Senior Information Systems Engineer for Computer Sciences Corporation. Additionally, he has spent a large part of his career providing subject matter expertise, developing and enforcing Information Assurance policy and technical solutions, advising, recommending, and developing policies, plans, and courses of actions to support Information Assurance activities and operational requirements for the Department of Defense. Mr. Poole is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds industry certifications to include ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification, Certificate in Electronics Technology, Microsoft Certified Professional and others. He has witnessed the Information Assurance field grow and develop and he is a firm believer in the global necessity of sharing, collaborating and coordinating with partners and allies on cyber defense and information assurance/network defense issues.

Led teams of international coalition cyber security professionals during world’s largest interoperability and integration communications/cyber exercise – “Combined Endeavor.” Ensured protection of high target joint/coalition networks and systems against threats and ensured compliance with cyber security/information assurance best practices, policies and procedures. Advised, planned and coordinated implementation of cyber security/network defense strategies, policies, tactics, techniques and procedures to protect the networks and systems against compromise.Designed, developed and executed an internationally recognized cyber security awareness and training and collaboration program - “Cyber Endeavor” - utilized by 40+ NATO and Coalition partner nations, allies and organizations.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) responsible for information assurance for the SIPRnet, NIPRnet, LOCE and other networks/systems as assigned. Performs regular audits and monitors systems for indications of malware, malicious activity, and anomalies. Provides emergency response in the event of malware infections. Evaluates, accesses, tests and provides recommendations for new hardware/software products. Advises and recommends plans and courses of actions for information assuance activities. Monitors, evaluates and verifies system/network assets for compliance with the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process. Identifies and analyzes threats and vulnerabilities to the HQ USEUCOM networks.Enforces policies, directives, and guidance that supports the HQ

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Appointed to manage the start-up of the on-site cyber defense section of Department of Defense Intelligence Systems (DODIIS) at Headquarters United States European Command, Stuttgart, Germany and associated remote sites to include U.S. National Intelligence Cell, Sarajevo, Bosnia; Allied Rapid Reaction Corp, Moenchen-Gladbach, Germany; Defense Liaison Office, Bonn, Germany; Marine Forces Europe Headquarters, and the 1/10th Special Forces Group at Panzer Kaserne, Boblingen, Germany. Upon assumption of duty, appraised, planned, prepared, and executed security procedures and methods to ensure the integrity of all systems in the geographically dispersed locations under my scope of responsibility. Established and enforced a viable and sustainable information assurance management program which included a comprehensive information security program for enterprise level compliance and oversight with Federal Government and Intelligence regulations, directives and policies. Established and enforced a viable, sustainable and successful security management program. Positively recognized for superior security management by numerous entities throughout the Department of Defense security management establishment.

Bachelor Of Science, Logistics Management

Diploma, Electronics Technology

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