Zach Bennefield

Federal Security Strategist
Tenable

Profile

Zach Bennefield is the Federal Security Strategist at Tenable and a Professor at UMGC teaching graduate level Cybersecurity courses. With 20 years of experience in information security, Zach has developed a strong expertise in risk detection, prioritization, and remediation. Zach’s background as a Security Engineer and Security Analyst for the United States Navy has been instrumental in the creation of new technologies and initiatives at Tenable focused on supporting the unique cybersecurity challenges in the Department of Defense (DoD). Zach is a frequent speaker on Cybersecurity topics, has authored numerous articles on compliance within the Department of Defense, and is frequently sought after for advice on securing critical infrastructure. Zach is a creative thinker and innovative technology leader who takes a great deal of pride in the security industry. He works to ensure that mission-critical goals are met through rigorous requirements analysis and a bottom-up mentality that elevates ideas from the field while giving back best practices to advance organizations' security programs.

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