Phillip Mak is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience in safeguarding mission-critical systems for governmental organizations. Currently serving as a Regional Cybersecurity officer for a large international organization, he oversees the implementation of cybersecurity strategies across multiple regions, enhancing security postures, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Previously, Phillip was the Cybersecurity Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead for a large government organization. In this role, he transformed the SOC into a 24/7 operation capable of handling all security incidents. He managed a team of analysts, improved monitoring and response procedures, and fostered inter-agency collaboration to enhance capabilities and resource sharing.
Prior to this role, Phillip was a Cybersecurity Lead at the Department of Defense with extensive experience in supporting the institutionalization of Cybersecurity in all areas of the DoD acquisition lifecycle for real-time, mission-essential, safety-critical systems. In that role, Phillip supported the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) to improve the assurance that software developed or acquired is free of vulnerabilities.
Phillip’s success is due to his understanding and application of the numerous Cybersecurity policies, procedures, and regulations related to the entire lifecycle of a weapon system, and to his ability to discuss and present complex Cybersecurity issues to decision makers and leaders.
Phillip received the United States Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, signed by BG Daniel P. Hughes, for his services to Future Combat Systems.
Phillip is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and certified Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (GPEN), among others.