Whitney Palacios

Whitney Palacios currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at BigBear.ai, a position held since August 2023. Prior to this role, Whitney held multiple positions at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield from January 2017 to August 2023, including Director of Threat Surface Management and Director of Security Operations. Whitney's career began at the United States Department of Defense, where significant leadership in cybersecurity and intelligence was demonstrated from August 2010 to January 2017. Additional experience includes service as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy Reserve and roles in the US Navy as a Cryptologic Technician. Educational achievements encompass a Master of Science from Maryland University of Integrative Health, a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from American Military University, and various certifications and degrees in languages and related fields.