Nateneya Samuels (Security +, CASP)

Nateneya Samuels is a highly experienced IT security professional, currently serving as a Major Application Specialist at the US Railroad Retirement Board since October 2011. In this role, Nateneya acts as a Subject Matter Expert on security issues, ensuring compliance with various federal laws and standards, including the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Prior to this position, Nateneya held roles at the Department of Veterans Affairs as an Incident Management Analyst, providing exceptional service to security and privacy officers, and at the House of Tots as President. Nateneya's career began as a Computer Technician, focusing on hardware and software troubleshooting. Nateneya holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science from Chicago State University and possesses certifications in Security+ and CASP.