Duane Cypress

Duane Cypress, CISM, serves as the Director of Information Security at the U.S. Department of Transportation since November 2023. Previously, Duane held significant roles in cybersecurity, notably as Staff Engineer/Sector Lead Auditor at Northrop Grumman, where responsibilities included leading compliance initiatives, developing cybersecurity strategies, and engaging with regulatory standards. Duane's consultancy experience encompasses positions at Take2 Consulting, LLC, ICF, and other firms, focusing on cyber event response, FISMA compliance, and IT policy governance. With a Master of Science in Information Technology specializing in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Strayer University, Duane possesses a robust educational background to support extensive expertise in information security and risk management.