Capitol College hosted one of the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council’s Tech Talk events on Thursday, May 2, in the Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium. Deon Viergutz, director of operations at Lockheed Martin Cyber Solutions, provided the main presentation of the event.
Viergutz discussed the importance of cybersecurity across every industry. While people mostly think of tech fields when they think cybersecurity, cyber threats are prevalent in every industry including banking and health care. He also detailed how the field continues to grow and the strong need for cybersecurity professionals in every industry. Finally, he discussed best practices in cybersecurity and noted some of the strategies Lockheed Martin employs to prevent cyber attacks.
Viergutz serves as the Lockheed Martin director of operations for cyber solutions. This increased responsibility followed selection in 2009 to lead Lockheed Martin’s Analytics and Data Acquisition Division with the Cyber Solutions Line of Business. His primary customers are located at Fort Meade with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology and homeland security.
From 2000 through 2006, Viergutz held various leadership positions in Lockheed Martin to include deputy program director for the US DRIS 2010 Census program, director of engineering and the program manager for the 2001 United Kingdom Census. He worked closely with the registrar generals from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland to successfully conduct the Census.
The Chesapeake Regional Tech Council (CRTC) is a member-driven organization of more than 280 corporate members with more than 800 registered representatives. Membership strives each day to energize and propel the advancement of technologies with the exchange of ideas, expertise and business and partnership opportunities.
Capitol College is dedicated to providing a hands-on and comprehensive education in information assurance. The college offers a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctorate in information assurance. Capitol College is a DHS/NSA nationally designated Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.