Jay McGuerty

Jay McGuerty is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in various roles at leading organizations. Currently serving as Chief Cyber Security Engineer at Leidos since September 2013, Jay has designed cybersecurity tools for defense sector agencies, focusing on security testing and authentication bypass, and developed an End Point Forensic SIEM for the Air Force. Previously, as Principal Security Engineer at Leidos, thorough penetration testing was conducted to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, alongside spearheading information assurance initiatives. Jay's career also includes authorship of the "Network Field Survival Guide" and significant roles at Science Applications International Corporation, specializing in exploit development and secure code analysis, as well as network security support for the White House Communications Agency. Jay holds a B.S. in Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from Parks College of Aeronautical Technology.