Julie C. Chatman

Julie C. Chatman is U. S. Navy veteran and strategic cybersecurity leader who builds security programs that enable business growth and operational resilience while managing enterprise risk. With deep expertise in regulated industries including finance, healthcare, and government, she specializes in aligning security initiatives with business objectives to drive measurable outcomes. Julie brings proven expertise in leading organizations through digital transformation and equips executives to understand security trade-offs so they can make informed decisions. Her approach combines technical depth with business acumen to ensure security investments deliver strategic and operational value.

Beyond technical leadership, Julie is recognized for building high-performing teams and fostering security-aware cultures. She partners with executive leadership to enable innovation at scale by embedding security into business strategy and improving risk posture. Her work covers the full security lifecycle, from strategic planning and risk assessments to incident response and crisis management.

Julie's passion lies in empowering businesses and organizations to achieve their goals by embracing emerging technologies and navigating the evolving threat landscape. 

INDUSTRIES: Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Government 

COMPETENCIES: Stakeholder Management, Board Reporting, GRC (Governance, Risk, & Compliance), Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence (Smart AI Adoption, AI enabled security operations), DevSecOps, Incident Response, Vendor Risk Management

FRAMEWORKS: NIST CSF, NIST RMF, NIST AI RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Advanced Strategic Decision and Risk Management, Certified Artificial Intelligence Security Specialist (CAISS)