Tom Benkart

Tom Benkart has extensive work experience in various positions related to certifications and engineering. In their most recent role as Director of Cyber Certifications at ID Technologies, they are responsible for overseeing cyber certifications.

Prior to that, they worked at Common Criteria Consulting as a Principal, where they provided consulting services and played a key role in project management, vendor product analysis, documentation development, and sales.

Tom also worked at Acumen Security as an Engineering Manager, where they managed a team focused on CC and FIPS vendor documentation. Tom developed and documented processes to improve certification projects and analyzed NIAP Technical Decisions.

Before that, Tom was CC Lab Manager at COACT, where they directed the Common Criteria lab, managed projects and budget, and provided sales support.

Tom also has experience as a Senior Sales Engineer at IpVerse/NexVerse and Unisphere Solutions, where they were responsible for pre-sales activities, solution designs, technical support, and coordination between engineering and customers.

Tom began their career as a Senior Systems Engineer at FORE Systems, focusing on federal opportunities and developing solutions for customers.

Prior to that, they worked as an Engineering Manager at ACC Network Systems, overseeing product development efforts.

Their early experience includes working as a Software Engineer at Honeywell, where they were involved in software development and support of communication protocols.

From 1976 to 1980, Tom Benkart attended Bucknell University, although no information about the degree or field of study pursued is available.