a portfolio of professional writing on technology, security, and leadership
a portfolio of professional writing on technology, security, and leadership
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Biography
Dr. Howard is an accomplished information security leader, executive advisor, and passionate educator. With more than two decades of experience managing enterprise information systems and security programs, focusing on security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) supporting U.S. national defense, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as a line-of-business information security officer (BISO) within the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB). In addition to his professional role, he enjoys teaching, mentoring, and lecturing part-time to develop the future leaders of tomorrow.
Before joining the private sector, Dr. Howard served the nation for over two decades as a U.S. Navy information warfare officer, specializing in surface fleet command and control, computers, communications, combat systems, and intelligence (C5I). His duty assignments included several warships directing enterprise information technology and defensive cyber operations, as well as staff assignments in the Pentagon, the White House, and most recently as a liaison officer to the 115th and 116th U.S. Congress. He retired from active duty in 2020.
His credentials include the (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP) as well as the Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) and ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Project and Delivery Management. He is the 2014 recipient of the AFCEA Meritorious Rising Star Award for Achievement in Information Technology, the first naval officer so recognized, and has been decorated throughout his military career for professional achievements and meritorious service. He is the 2022 recipient of the Accenture EPIC Award, one of only six awardees across an 11,000+ person firm for that year. He frequently contributes to professional journals, think tanks, and communities of practice and has written over a dozen published professional works.
Travis holds a Ph.D. in Cyber Leadership from Capitol Technology University, master's degrees in business administration (MBA) and cybersecurity policy (MS) from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a bachelor’s degree (BS) in information technology management from Trident University.
Dr. Howard's commitment to service extends beyond his professional and academic pursuits. He resides in Maryland with his wife, Rachel, and is an active volunteer leader with several non-profit groups focused on youth leadership and character development, including the Travis Manion Foundation and the Navy League’s U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
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