Jim Neal

Jim Neal is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Sr. Cybersecurity Control Assessor at TekFive, focusing on independent assessments of security controls for NASA. Previous roles include Senior Cyber Security Designer at COLSA, where responsibilities involved Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments, and Senior Information Systems Security Officer at BlueHalo, supporting the SHIELD Program Office. Neal has a strong background in cybersecurity assessments with Quantum Research International, serving as a Senior Cyber Security Officer at the National Cyber Security Operation Center. Earlier positions include Deputy Account Security Officer at Perspecta, Senior Information Security Analyst at Cummins Inc., and various roles where responsibilities encompassed incident response and training development. Neal holds a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Technology from the University of Maryland.