Dewayne Hart
Dewayne Hart is an "All Cyber" professional! His knowledge of the cybersecurity blueprint significantly drives businesses and end-users to advance security programs and operations. He has developed a common-sense approach to roadmap cybersecurity. Before embarking upon his career in the commercial IT world, Dewayne completed 20 years in the U.S. Navy. His military experience involved sustaining computer and weapons defense systems, and speaking to junior military personnel on leadership development. After retiring in 2008, he transitioned his technology experience into federal contracting. He played critical roles in cyber defense and safeguarding sensitive systems. As a security compliance leader for networks, data, and software platforms, he supported various governmental and corporate agencies' Information Assurance (IA) initiatives. During his time with the Department of Defense (DoD), Dewayne served as an IA Lead at the Naval Telecommunications Center, Enterprise Information Security Engineer at the Space and Naval War Center Command (SPAWAR), and the IA Lead at the Defense Forensic Science Center (DFSC). For Fortune 500 companies, he successfully developed and navigated Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM), Information Security & Compliance, and Security Engineering programs. Dewayne's experience enables his audience to gain first-hand knowledge on reducing cybercrime, driving resilience, and safeguarding applications, cloud, data, infrastructure, and networking platforms.
Dewayne Hart's other focuses include leading his Cybersecurity consulting firm - Secure Managed Instructional Systems, LLC (SEMAIS). The firm was formed in 2014 and provides Cybersecurity Advisory and Workforce Development in support of organizational Cyber Defense and Risk Management initiatives. He also hosts the Chief of Cybersecurity YouTube channel. The channel delivers a broad range of cybersecurity content, such as Digital Parenting, Cybersecurity Maturity, The Hackers Mentality, Workforce Modernization, Cybercrime, and Cybersecurity Program Management.
In 2022, Dewayne authored the "Cybersecurity Mindset," which addresses the constantly evolving tactics that increase risk and continually expose individuals and organizations to become vulnerable. Through "Cyber Talk" , he extracts concepts from the publication to educate his audience on cybersecurity transformation, cyber engagements, and best practices. In the "Cybersecurity Mindset," he continually addresses how threats and conflicts are escalating and why our mindset must be adapted-all of which drive organizations and end-users to think differently in the cyber war. The publication follows a well-structured layout and conceptual model that addresses 20-high level cybersecurity workstreams. By mastering the structured layout, readers and his audience can assess, reshape, and rethink their security engagements; and drive "360- Degree" of security visibility. In addition, business professionals can use the publication to build value-propositions, service offerings, and streamline security programs.
