William Heinrich

About William Heinrich

As a seasoned Cybersecurity Executive and former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I bring over three decades of experience building, leading, and transforming cybersecurity programs for critical infrastructure—particularly in the rail and transportation sectors.My leadership has spanned across information security strategy, governance, operations, and architecture, with a consistent focus on aligning cyber programs with enterprise business goals. During my tenures at BNSF Railway and Amtrak, I developed and scaled mature cybersecurity functions, implemented robust IAM and risk management frameworks, and advised executive leadership on emerging threats.Since retiring from the rail industry in 2020, I’ve continued to serve as a board advisor and fractional CISO for organizations navigating complex cyber challenges. I’m passionate about helping mission-driven companies protect what matters most in today’s digital landscape.

Experience

1. Advisory Board Member

   Cylus

   Aug 2021 — Present · Tel Aviv, IL

Education

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  Executive MBA, Business Management

  1991 — 1993

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor's degree, Studied Civil Engineering

  1977 — 1979

• FBI CISO Academy

  Certificate

  2018 — 2018

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  BSBA, Business Finance

  1980 — 1987

Skills

• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• IT Strategy
• Disaster Recovery
• Team Leadership
• Team Building
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Integration
• Risk Management
• Security
• Enterprise Architecture
• Software Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Intelligence
• Sharepoint
• Soa
• Information Security
• Leadership
• Network Security
• Strategic Planning
• Sdlc
• IT Management