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Kathleen Cage

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic interdisciplinary executive leader and team builder with over 25 years experience in information technology, intelligence, and cybersecurity in the Department of Defense. Proven empathetic leader who balances deliverables with positive employee morale and continuous team building. Executive level risk management of networks, IT projects, physical, and cybersecurity. Trusted advisor and leader in support of national security initiatives for the FBI, NSA, CIA, Pentagon, and NATO missions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operations Officer Operational Risk

Morgan Stanley
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed an end-to-end information technology asset management (ITAM) process, procedures, and policy assessment methodology which enabled key leaders to view gaps in oversight, controls, and coverage. Led a team to research and develop controls analysis.
  • Led a resource analysis team of executive directors to determine gaps in coverage for the Operational Risk Department. Identified weaknesses in coverage areas of end risks and risk pathways - including cyber and information technology.
  • Led, developed, and mentored global teams of Specialized Technical Analysts in the Operational Risk Department. Provided training, guidance, and oversight to ensure ORD resources were properly and efficiently leveraged.
  • Coordinated with hundreds of key business partners across the Enterprise to ensure data and information technology risks were adequately addressed. Challenged cybersecurity remediation plans by using historical breach examples and reduced timelines by 40%.
  • Mentored, coached, and recruited over 100 transitioning veterans in support of Morgan Stanley’s core values of Giving Back and Committing to Diversity and Inclusion.

Chief Information Officer

Army Cyber Command
Augusta, GA
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Conducted Risk Analysis, Request for Change Boards, and assessment of Third Party technologies in support of securing Army Cyber networks and data.
  • Provided holistic cybersecurity oversight and planning for hundreds of enclaves and thousands of customers, and skillfully secured top-secret, secret, and unclassified networks with zero breaches or incidents over a two-year period.
  • Conceived, directed, and led multiple cybersecurity organizational reforms, policies, procedures, and reorganization securing critical networks, infrastructure and data in support of national security initiatives.
  • Build, led, and trained five highly technical teams teams responsible for computer systems and software engineering, cybersecurity, technology planning and projects, and C4IM services. Planned and orchestrated organizational change, grew cyber and technical teams to support rapidly expanding mission requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Strategic Studies, Cyber Operations

U.S. Army War College
Carlisle, PA
06.2020

Master of Arts - French Philology

Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY
05.2010

Skills

  • Strategic IT Planning
  • Cross Functional Team Building
  • Performance Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Operational Analysis
  • Multi-Site Operations
  • Solution Innovation
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Executive Leadership
  • Policy Development
  • Cybersecurity Training and Assessment

Certification

  • SANS GIAC 512 - Security Leadership Essentials for Managers (GSLC) Valid to 2025
  • SANS GIAC 514 - Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) valid to 2026
  • CISSP Course August 2022

Timeline

Chief Operations Officer Operational Risk

Morgan Stanley
03.2023 - Current

Chief Information Officer

Army Cyber Command
06.2020 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Strategic Studies, Cyber Operations

U.S. Army War College

Master of Arts - French Philology

Columbia University in The City of New York

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