Government will always be deemed a high value target among adversaries, but so are their contractors – deemed another avenue in for cyberespionage among enemy nation states and cybercriminals. SC Media's Derek Johnson will speak to Jon Check, executive director of cyber protection solutions, about the dual responsibility of security systems and networks of government customers, and ensuring compliance with security standards bestowed upon the contracting community.
Jon Check is the Vice President of Cyber Protection Solutions at Nightwing. He
leads the team that delivers proactive cybersecurity and next-generation technology to protect customers from persistent cybersecurity threats. Prior to this role, Jon held executive positions at Raytheon, CSRA Inc, and IBM Global Business Services. Jon is also a board member and former chairman of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, a board member of the U.S. Cyber Games, and an AFCEA DC board member. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in environmental science from the University of Virginia.
