Master Cyber Security Systems Engineer, Silotech Group
Ron Arnold is a seasoned Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) with over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. Currently serving as the Master Cyber Security Engineer and Developer at Silotech Group, he is responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructure and responding to cybersecurity incidents for high-profile clients such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). His expertise spans hardware and software management, system upgrades, and the implementation of cutting-edge security measures aligned with NIST guidelines and Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Throughout his career, Arnold has held pivotal roles in various organizations, including ICF, Parsons, and CSRA. His accomplishments include designing cybersecurity platforms for training academies, managing Security Operations Centers (SOCs), and developing innovative mobile applications and encryption systems. Notably, during his tenure at CSRA, he successfully resolved a ransomware attack, saving the company $22 million in a single quarter. Arnold’s diverse background also includes a stint as an Associate IT Professor at Texas A&M System, where he developed and taught courses on computer hardware, networking, and security.
Arnold holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration and Security from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan University College, and has completed the MBA program at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. He is currently pursuing a Data Science Program focusing on AI and ML at Johns Hopkins University. His technical prowess is further validated by numerous certifications, including CISM, CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker, and various cloud platform certifications from AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.