Lisa Lattimore
Washintgon Dc
Summary
Information Security professional with extensive experience in vulnerability management and risk assessment. Led enterprise-wide vulnerability remediation efforts, aligning security controls with NIST and FISMA requirements to enhance compliance and mitigate risks effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Information Security Analyst
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2022 - Current
- Led vulnerability management initiatives across enterprise systems using Tenable/Nessus for identification, analysis, and prioritization of vulnerabilities.
- Coordinated remediation efforts with system owners to ensure timely patching and effective risk reduction.
- Utilized Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to monitor device risk posture and validate remediation activities.
- Performed vulnerability analysis and risk scoring, delivering actionable reports for leadership decision-making.
- Supported continuous monitoring efforts aligned with NIST and FISMA requirements to enhance compliance and security posture.
- Conducted risk assessments and provided recommendations to mitigate organizational risks.
Information Security Analyst
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed vulnerability scanning, analysis, and prioritization using Tenable/Nessus, focusing on critical and high-risk findings across enterprise systems
- Facilitated vulnerability remediation efforts, validating effective fixes across systems
- Collaborated with IT teams to identify and resolve security gaps, strengthening configurations
- Contributed to endpoint hardening initiatives using Intune and Microsoft Defender
- Monitored compliance posture and supported enforcement of security baselines
Junior Compliance Analyst
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Monitored compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Monitored remediation efforts for compliance and vulnerability findings to ensure timely resolution
- Supported audit preparation through documentation collection and evidence tracking
- Performed basic risk assessments and facilitated control validation to strengthen compliance posture
Security Awareness & Training Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Delivered cybersecurity awareness training on phishing, data protection, and secure system usage
- Developed training materials to enhance employee understanding of security protocols
- Conducted training needs assessments to tailor onboarding programs for new hires
- Promoted security best practices to foster a culture of security awareness across the organization
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management (MIS)
Norfolk State University
Skills
- Vulnerability management
- Endpoint security
- Risk assessment
- Access management
- NIST compliance
- Compliance monitoring
- Security operations support
- Policy development
- Audit preparation
- Security awareness
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, 05/01/25
- Microsoft AI Fundamentals, Expected 05/01/26
- Instructional Design Certification, 05/01/21
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) – Introductory Training
- CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Timeline
Senior Information Security Analyst
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2022 - Current
Information Security Analyst
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2019 - 01.2022
Junior Compliance Analyst
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2014 - 01.2019
Security Awareness & Training Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2009 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management (MIS)
Norfolk State University