Daniel Phillips

About Daniel Phillips

As the Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) Lead, I provide leadership to a team of assessors, guiding them through rigorous cyber risk assessments to evaluate and recommend Industrial Control Systems (ICS) for approval by the U.S. Air Force CE CS/CE IT Authorizing Official (AO). With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and DoD 8140/8570 IAT/IAM Level certifications, I bring both technical expertise and strong leadership to the role. I am also advancing my knowledge by pursuing the highly regarded Online Master’s Program in Cybersecurity at the Georgia Institute of Technology.I would love the opportunity to connect with you!Knowledge and training in the following: NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, AFI 17-101, eMASS,(ISC)² CISSP (DoD 8140/8570 IAT/IAM level ISACA CISM, PMI PMP, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Project+, and ITIL.

Experience

1. Senior Information Security Analyst Scar Lead

   General Dynamics Information Technology

   Nov 2022 — Present · Panama City, FL, US

   Demonstrated strong leadership as the Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) Lead, guiding a team of 8+ members with expert insights and recommendations for government personnel and team members alike. Conducted comprehensive Cyber Risk Assessments and authored the SCA Risk Assessment Executive Summary to support system Authorization to Operate (ATO), demonstrating expertise in risk management and compliance. Validated assessment results from others\' hands-on, comprehensive evaluations of the technical and non-technical security controls for the IT to determine the degree to which the IT satisfies the applicable security controls. Demonstrated expertise in developing RMF artifact templates such as policies, procedures, and more, aimed at establishing consistent and standardized Civil Engineering (CE) control system responses to RMF cyber requirements. Employed a strong aptitude for conducting effective training and mentoring sessions for Field Service Representatives (FSR), Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO), Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM), and compliance team members. Demonstrated a strong dedication to upholding the recognized standards of NIST 800-53 and AFI 17-101.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

• Gulf Coast State College

  Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies

  2016 — 2018

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity