Andre Allen

About Andre Allen

More than 25 years\' experience as an IT/OT cybersecurity leader. Demonstrated expertise and a proven track record of successfully building mature cyber & information security programs and OT/ICS cybersecurity programs that includes the establishment of IT & OT security policies and procedures, risk management life-cycle development and implementation, and the assurance of critical business systems availability, integrity, and confidentiality. Dedicated and enthusiastic team player with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Aa Networks

   May 2021 — Present

   Founder & CEO | Cybersecurity Architect | 25+ Years of Experience | Trusted by NASA, City of Houston, and ENGIEWith over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and four years leading my own company, I’ve dedicated my career to helping organizations build security programs that are business focused and enable business resilience.I lead a passionate team focused on delivering tailored cybersecurity solutions that protect critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and public trust, while keeping the business competitive. Since launching the company, we’ve been able to leverage our many years of experience designing and implementing cybersecurity programs for high-impact organizations including NASA, the City of Houston, Houston Airports, and ENGIE North America. What I bring to the table:• Proven leadership in building enterprise-grade cybersecurity programs• Deep expertise in risk management, compliance, and incident response• A track record of securing critical infrastructure and public sector systems• A commitment to mentoring and growing the next generation of cyber talent

Education

• Rutgers University

  Transfer, Business Administration

• Morehouse College

  Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Physics

• The George Washington University

  Master of Engineering Administration, Engineering/Industrial Management

Skills

• Certified Federal Enterprise Architect (January, 2010)
• Sdlc
• Integration
• Risk Management
• Cism
• Systems Engineering
• IT Management
• Information Technology
• Fisma
• Strategy
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Management
• Information Security Management
• Computer Security
• • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp) – May 15, 2002
• Enterprise Architecture
• Program Management
• • Information Systems Security Management Professional (Issmp) – January 24, 200
• Itil
• Pmp
• Information Security
• Requirements Analysis
• Sharepoint
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• • Certified Information Security Manager (Cism) – September 04, 2003
• Cissp