Sydney La Croix
About Sydney La Croix
Sydney La Croix is a Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance Manager III at General Atomics, where she leads compliance assessments and cybersecurity initiatives. With a background in business analysis and a focus on cybersecurity objectives, she plays a key role in safeguarding sensitive information.
Current Role at General Atomics
Sydney La Croix serves as the Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance Manager III at General Atomics, a position held since 2021. In this role, she leads the IT team in compliance assessments, specifically focusing on NIST 800-171 compliance to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information. She acts as the primary contact for cybersecurity matters, representing the organization in interactions with both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, she consults on the development of cybersecurity objectives and leads resource allocation recommendations to ensure compliance requirements are met.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Prior to her current position, Sydney La Croix held several roles at General Atomics. She worked as a Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance Analyst I for five months in 2019, followed by a two-year tenure as a Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance Analyst II from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in her career at General Atomics, she was a Business Process Analyst Intern from 2017 to 2018 and a Business System Analyst from 2018 to 2019. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the organization's cybersecurity and business processes.
Education and Expertise
Sydney La Croix has a solid educational background in business and information systems. She earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration and Management from Saddleback College, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. She then obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer and Information Systems from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. This educational foundation supports her expertise in cybersecurity policy and compliance.
Leadership in Cybersecurity Initiatives
In her role at General Atomics, Sydney La Croix leads significant cybersecurity initiatives. She serves as the project lead for the Microsoft 365 implementation, ensuring that security and compliance measures are effectively integrated. Additionally, she has led the Cybersecurity Awareness Program, which focuses on making cybersecurity concepts accessible through hands-on activities. This program includes social engineering and anti-phishing exercises aimed at enhancing end-user understanding and engagement.
Professional Background Prior to General Atomics
Before joining General Atomics, Sydney La Croix worked as a Production Coordinator at Omation from 2007 to 2009. She also served as a House Manager at New Method Wellness from 2014 to 2017. These roles contributed to her diverse professional experience, equipping her with skills applicable to her current focus on cybersecurity policy and compliance.