Wales leads the Threat Hunting subdivision, comprised of cyber threat and technical analysts who perform operational and strategic-level analysis to support network defense and resilience across the DHS stakeholder community. Wales also serves as a Deputy Associate Director in the Cybersecurity Division of CISA. Wales ensures that election security efforts align to the changing threat and risk environments, creating a cohesive and comprehensive portfolio of CISA services, offerings, and partnerships to secure the Election. Wales coordinates and orchestrates CISA’s resources against the #Protect2020 Lines of Effort, ensuring that the near-term tasks are addressed to achieve the long-term strategic goals. Alexis Wales currently serves as the Election Security Mission Manager for CISA. Geoff is a graduate of the University of Virginia and earned his master’s degree in Systems Engineering from George Washington University. Working at CISA, he has had broad opportunities, from authoring Binding Operational Directives to instigating the War on Pineapple. Over the past four years, Geoff has worked with partners to understand risks to election infrastructure and where CISA’s services can add value to election security. Geoff has supported CISA and NPPD’s cybersecurity, risk management, and emergency communications missions since 2010. Geoff Hale leads the Election Security Initiative at CISA. Recognized by Assistant Director Bob Kolasky

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