Larry D. Nace II

Larry D. Nace II, CISSP, PMP, CDR, USN (Ret) has extensive work experience in various roles and positions. Their most recent position is as the Director of Cybersecurity Programs at LS Technologies since July 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Senior Cybersecurity Strategist at the same company from December 2021 to July 2022.

Before joining LS Technologies, Nace worked at L3Harris Technologies starting in July 2019. Larry D. held the position of Director of Engineering Management from June 2020 to December 2021 and Chief Cybersecurity Engineer | FAA Programs from July 2019 to June 2020.

Nace's career also includes roles at Harris Corporation, Raytheon, US Navy, VECO Engineering, Fluor Corporation, and Stone & Webster. Larry D. has held various positions such as Senior Scientist, Senior Program Manager, National Service Manager, Regional Program Manager, Commander, Engineering Manager, and Project Engineer.

Nace has a strong background in cybersecurity, program management, engineering management, and electrical engineering. Their experience spans industries such as defense, telecommunications, and engineering services.

Larry D. Nace II, CISSP, PMP, CDR, USN (Ret) holds an MBA in Finance from Chapman University, which they obtained from 1988 to 1991. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering from 1980 to 1984. In addition to their academic background, Larry also possesses various certifications, including the (ISC)2 Security CISSP (ISC2-CISSP) obtained in August 2019, CompTIA Security+ obtained in November 2018, and Project Management Professional (PMP) obtained in March 2018. Larry D. also holds the certification of Surface Warfare Officer from the US Navy, which was obtained in 1987.