Full Name
Rob Pate
Job Title
Senior Cybersecurity Strategist
Company
Idaho National Labs
Speaker Bio
Rob Pate is a distinguished figure in cybersecurity, amassing over 20 years of senior leadership experience combined with deep expertise in cybersecurity, operational technology, and resilience. His tenure as the Senior Cybersecurity Strategist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) witnessed him championing initiatives to bolster the resilience of the nation's critical energy infrastructure. Rob's keen understanding of cybersecurity and operational technology played a pivotal role in crafting strategic pathways embracing innovation and resilience.
Before his prominent role at INL, Rob spearheaded vital cybersecurity and operational technology projects as GRIMM's Director of Maryland Tailored Development Organization. He later cemented his leadership prowess as the Managing Director and Chief Security Officer at Secure Systems Innovation Corporation (SSIC). Here, he shepherded business development and executive-level risk reporting for a broad spectrum of Fortune 100 companies. At Leidos, as Principal Cyber Security Strategist, Rob aligned the company's mission with the more significant national security goals. As SAIC's Vice President for Cybersecurity, Rob's strategic insight was instrumental in driving the company's growth, with annual sales soaring past $180M. As Chief Security Officer at Renesys Corporation, he further solidified his reputation in refining Internet Data network security solutions. Beyond the corporate sphere, Rob's governmental roles are equally notable. At the Department of Homeland Security, he served as the Director of Strategic Operations at the National Cyber Security Division, founded the Government Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, and played an influential role at the National Security Agency (NSA) Threat Operations Center. This illustrious career, supplemented by academic credentials from renowned institutions such as the University of North Carolina and Georgetown University, underscores Rob Pate's exceptional expertise in cybersecurity, operational technology, resilience, and public service.
Before his prominent role at INL, Rob spearheaded vital cybersecurity and operational technology projects as GRIMM's Director of Maryland Tailored Development Organization. He later cemented his leadership prowess as the Managing Director and Chief Security Officer at Secure Systems Innovation Corporation (SSIC). Here, he shepherded business development and executive-level risk reporting for a broad spectrum of Fortune 100 companies. At Leidos, as Principal Cyber Security Strategist, Rob aligned the company's mission with the more significant national security goals. As SAIC's Vice President for Cybersecurity, Rob's strategic insight was instrumental in driving the company's growth, with annual sales soaring past $180M. As Chief Security Officer at Renesys Corporation, he further solidified his reputation in refining Internet Data network security solutions. Beyond the corporate sphere, Rob's governmental roles are equally notable. At the Department of Homeland Security, he served as the Director of Strategic Operations at the National Cyber Security Division, founded the Government Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, and played an influential role at the National Security Agency (NSA) Threat Operations Center. This illustrious career, supplemented by academic credentials from renowned institutions such as the University of North Carolina and Georgetown University, underscores Rob Pate's exceptional expertise in cybersecurity, operational technology, resilience, and public service.
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