Traci Gaines

Traci Gaines is the Chief Information Security Officer at SAIC, where they lead cybersecurity strategy and governance to protect mission-critical systems in defense and space operations. With over 25 years in the cyber domain, Traci has held various roles including Cybersecurity Manager, Cyber Security Product Manager, and Cyber Security Engineer. They also serve as an Adjunct Professor at Bellevue University, teaching courses in cybersecurity and information technology. Traci holds an MBA in Information Technology Management and several professional certifications, including ISC2 CISSP and CompTIA Project+.