Dewayne Hart

Dewayne Hart is an "All Cyber Professional" that's dedicated to keeping cybersecurity on track, and he has developed a common-sense approach to roadmap cybersecurity. With his extensive experience and expertise, he drives businesses to enhance their understanding of known risks, exploits, and how to protect their critical assets, data, and information. His speaking style delivers key strategies to help successfully navigate the cyber landscape. Here is a secret about Dewayne: He arms his audience with the knowledge, resources, and tools to wear a "Hackers Hat."

Before entering the commercial IT world, Dewayne spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, specializing in maintaining computer and weapons defense systems. He also facilitated leadership development for over 5,000 junior military personnel. Dewayne's commitment to technology extends beyond his military service. He founded and leads Secure Managed Instructional Systems, LLC (SEMAIS), a cybersecurity consulting firm established in 2014. SEMAIS offers Cybersecurity Advisory and Workforce Development services, supporting organizations' cyber defense and risk management initiatives.

Dewayne is also a prominent figure in the cybersecurity community. He hosts the Chief of Cybersecurity YouTube Channel, which provides a wide range of content covering various cybersecurity topics. His channel discusses Digital Parenting, Cybersecurity Maturity, The Hacker's Mentality, Workforce Modernization, Cybercrime, and Cybersecurity Program Management.

Through his podcasting, writing for Forbes Magazine, and authoring the book "The Cybersecurity Mindset," Dewayne has simplified technology challenges, designed a roadmap to navigate best practices, and blueprinted cybersecurity into a thinking model. He is transforming traditional engagements and delivering cybersecurity content that matters.