In my role as the Director of Security for Coast Guard units across the U.S Southeast Region, I serve as the leading authority on a wide array of security disciplines, including Physical, Information, Cyber, Industrial, Personnel, and Operations Security. Tasked with ensuring the safety and security of personnel, assets, and operations within the region, my responsibilities are multifaceted and vital to the success of Coast Guard missions.As the principal security advisor, I work closely with 91 Unit Commanding Officers and Command Security Officers, providing expert guidance and support to ensure strict compliance with security protocols, as well as Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection measures. Additionally, I conduct thorough biennial facility security compliance assessments for all 91 facilities, meticulously evaluating security measures to identify and address any vulnerabilities or areas for improvement.In my role as the Security Education, Training, and Awareness Manager, I am deeply committed to enhancing the knowledge and preparedness of all personnel within the Coast Guard’s Southeast Region. Utilizing various real-time collaborative tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Monthly SYNC calls, and Email, I engage with our workforce to deliver comprehensive security training and awareness initiatives. These efforts have yielded tangible results, significantly improving security hygiene, readiness levels, and achieving notable enhancements in compliance assessment outcomes. Moreover, our proactive approach has led to a reduction in incidents involving sensitive information, further fortifying our security posture and ensuring the safety of our operations.Within the Seventh Coast Guard District, my dedication to security excellence and proactive leadership is unwavering, as we strive to uphold the highest standards of security readiness and preparedness to safeguard our personnel and assets in the dynamic and challenging environments we operate in.