Dewayne Hart is the business owner of a cybersecurity consulting firm called Secure Managed Instructional Systems (SEMAIS) and serves as a cybersecurity enthusiast and technology leader. Before embarking upon his career in the commercial IT world, Mr. Hart served twenty years in the United States Navy, during which he led numerous information security efforts.After retiring from the US Navy, he worked as a cybersecurity consultant and served as a security compliance leader of information, network, and cybersecurity for the US government and the private sector. His knowledge and skillsets later transitioned into business ownership. Dewayne also hosts a podcast called The Chief of Cybersecurity, which he dedicates to workforce development, security best practices, and relevant topics that affect cybersecurity ecosystems. As part of his professional education, he has earned a Masters of Science in Information Assurance from the University of Maryland; and numerous industry-recognized certifications such as the CISSP, CAP, CEH, CNDA, ITIL, Net+, and Sec+.