Brandi Pickett, CISSP, CGRC, is the Director of Government Programs at Ingalls Information Security, bringing over a decade of expertise in key cybersecurity domains including Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, and Security Training. As a recognized figure in the DoD community and a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Practitioner, she spearheads a team of skilled RPOs, leveraging her experience from a foundational role as a HIPAA Privacy and Security Auditor to pivotal DoD contract support, including a significant stint at HQ Air Education & Training Command. Her role was crucial in ensuring FISMA and RMF compliance, directly impacting over 60,000 personnel across the United States. Her experience in RMF led her to invent RMF Pro, a cybersecurity tool focused on automating and streamlining the RMF Prepare Step. Beyond her professional achievements, Pickett actively contributes to the cybersecurity field as a mentor and advisor, embodying her commitment to advancing women in STEM, which was recognized by the 2020 AFCEA International Women’s Appreciation Award.
