Chief Information Security Officer

DoW CISO oversees the Department's cybersecurity policies and programs to preserve U.S. Military advantage and defend U.S. interests

Leadership

Photograph of Mr. J. Aaron Bishop        

Mr. J. Aaron Bishop is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) within the Department of War (DoW). Mr. Bishop provides expert policy, technical, program, and DoW-wide oversight on all aspects and matters related to DoW Cybersecurity. He oversees the integration of DoW-wide programs to protect the Department’s critical infrastructure against advanced persistent threats, and assures coordination of cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures with other federal agencies, coalition partners, and industry.
Photograph of Dr. Merrick Watchorn        

Dr. Merrick Watchorn is the Acting Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) within the Department of War (DoW). Dr. Watchorn is responsible for ensuring the department has a well-defined and well-executed $8 billion cybersecurity program. He is responsible for coordinating cybersecurity standards, policies and procedures with other federal agencies, coalition partners and industry.

KEY INITIATIVES

Overview

DoW IconThe Chief Information Security Officer provides expert policy, technical, program, and DoW-wide oversight on all aspects and matters related to DoW Cybersecurity. The office oversees the integration of DoW-wide programs to protect the Department's critical infrastructure against advanced persistent threats, and assures coordination of cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures with other federal agencies, coalition partners, and industry. Their priority is to support the Department's Cyber Strategy and DoW CIO's Vision to deliver an information dominant domain to defeat our Nation's adversaries. Policies and programs are designed to:

  1. Ensure the Joint Force can achieve its missions in a contested cyberspace environment
  2. Strengthen the Joint Force ability to conduct cyberspace operations that enhance U.S. military advantages
  3. Supports the defense of U.S. critical infrastructure from malicious cyber activity that alone, or as part of a campaign, could cause a significant cyber incident
  4. Secure DoW information and systems against malicious cyber activity, including DoW information on non-DoW-owned networks
  5. Expand DoW cyber cooperation with interagency, industry, and international partners