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Leslie enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves after graduating from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with her Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Systems (MIS). In the Army, Leslie served as an intelligence analyst until she commissioned as an Adjutant General (AG) officer. After a tour to Afghanistan with the 101st Airbor
Leslie enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves after graduating from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with her Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Systems (MIS). In the Army, Leslie served as an intelligence analyst until she commissioned as an Adjutant General (AG) officer. After a tour to Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division, Leslie became an intelligence officer and has served on active duty in support of full-time U.S. Cyber Command operations. Leslie has also served on active duty with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and served as a liaison officer with Army Cyber Command at the Pentagon. As a reservist, Leslie's most recent assignment was with the Army CIO/G6.
Leslie served as a Federal Civilian and as a Consultant directly supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) for more than 10 years. As a consultant, Leslie supported the DoD CIO, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD (A&S)), and the Air Force A2. In her roles as a consultant, Leslie contributed
Leslie served as a Federal Civilian and as a Consultant directly supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) for more than 10 years. As a consultant, Leslie supported the DoD CIO, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD (A&S)), and the Air Force A2. In her roles as a consultant, Leslie contributed to the development of several DoD cyber policy efforts, including the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework and the "DIB Task," which eventually became the DoD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
With extensive Big 4 consulting experience and an MBA from Cornell University, Leslie has several years of experience in delivering tailored cybersecurity advisory and consulting services to enterprise-level organizations across diverse industries. Having also worked as a solo practitioner, Leslie brings a unique understanding of the chal
With extensive Big 4 consulting experience and an MBA from Cornell University, Leslie has several years of experience in delivering tailored cybersecurity advisory and consulting services to enterprise-level organizations across diverse industries. Having also worked as a solo practitioner, Leslie brings a unique understanding of the challenges faced by small businesses, offering practical and strategic solutions to meet their needs. Regardless of the size and shape of your organization, Leslie has provided advisory and consulting services regarding the identification and designation of controlled unclassified information (CUI), the DoD CMMC program, and NIST 800-171. Leslie provides customized, and actionable strategies that enhance cybersecurity resilience, address regulatory requirements, and align with your business objectives.
Cybersecurity Requirements for Government Contractors
Leslie directly supported the DoD policy offices responsible for publishing the CMMC and has maintained a close eye on the evolution of the CMMC program.
As the foundation of the CMMC requirement, the DFARS 7012 clause and NIST 800-171 have served as the foundation of the DoD's cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors since 2015.
Leslie's background as an intelligence officer at the DIA makes Leslie one of the only cybersecurity consultants who has full-time government experience identifying sensitive and controlled data. Leslie can help you develop a number of solutions relating to the identification, designation, and safeguarding of CUI.
Regulatory compliance requirements for businesses in specific industries.
Leslie has experience advising clients on how to achieve conformance with the following third-party assessment schemes: