Lucero Alejandrina Huante-Frias is a highly accomplished Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with over 24 years of dedicated service to the Department of Defense (DoD) as a 25B NCOIC (Army), DoD Civilian, and Contractor.
Her expertise spans from various technical backgrounds (SA, Networking, Tactical Operations Centers (TOCs)), to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorizations to Operate (ATO. Lucero has played a pivotal role in securing mission-critical defense systems, ensuring compliance with national cybersecurity standards, and mitigating cyber threats through advanced vulnerability assessment and risk management strategies.
Throughout her career, she has mastered the implementation of security policies and compliance measures, utilizing state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools such as Splunk, ACAS (Tenable.sc, Nessus), eMASS, SCAP, HBSS, and Jira.
Holding multiple industry certifications—including
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)—Lucero has been instrumental in fortifying cybersecurity posture for government and military operations.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Lucero is an avid cybersecurity researcher. She conducts extensive research on Zero Trust (ZT) strategies, specifically for implementation within System of Systems (SoS) tactical environments, aligning with the DoD’s 2022 Zero Trust Strategy to enhance national security frameworks for 2027 and beyond.
Additionally, she explores the applications of Generative AI in cybersecurity, focusing on its potential to automate threat detection, analyses vulnerabilities, and bolster defense mechanisms against evolving cyber threats.
Lucero is also a dedicated mentor and leader, committed to guiding and training junior cybersecurity engineers in Risk Management Framework processes, cybersecurity compliance, and best practices in information assurance. Her ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable strategies enables her to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, senior executives, and government officials.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Lucero brings a global perspective to her work, ensuring seamless communication across multinational organizations and defense sectors. Her mission is to leverage her expertise to advance organizational cybersecurity initiatives, fortify national security infrastructure, and drive innovation in cyber.
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