Heidi McCurdy

Heidi McCurdy is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in risk management framework (RMF) accreditations and information systems security. Currently serving as a Senior RMF Accreditations Engineer at Reliability & Performance Technologies since June 2020, McCurdy leads RMF accreditation efforts and acts as the Cybersecurity manager and Navy Validator for NAVSEA and NIWC PAC programs. Previous roles include Senior Security Engineer at NexGen Data Systems, where McCurdy managed accreditation packages and provided cloud security support, and Information Systems Security Officer at ELEVI Associates, with a focus on both non-commercial and commercial cloud services. McCurdy’s background also includes positions at Booz Allen Hamilton and Technology Concepts & Design, Inc., specializing in cross domain solutions and information assurance, respectively. A veteran of the United States Air Force, McCurdy holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University, expected to be completed in 2024.