Robert Mc Clellan
About Robert Mc Clellan
Robert McClellan serves as the Director of Advanced Cybersecurity Services at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various roles in organizations such as Blue Canopy Group and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Robert Mc Clellan currently serves as the Director of Advanced Cybersecurity Services at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's cybersecurity initiatives for three years. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Manager and Principal Cybersecurity Consultant at the same organization from 2017 to 2023. His experience at Kratos encompasses leadership in cybersecurity strategy and program development.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Robert Mc Clellan worked at Blue Canopy Group, LLC as a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) during the same period, contracted through Blue Canopy. Earlier in his career, he was the Information Security Program Manager at MX from 2011 to 2015 and worked as a Penetration Tester at the BYU Cyber Security Research Laboratory from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Robert Mc Clellan has a strong educational background in cybersecurity and information assurance. He earned a Master of Science degree from Capitol Technology University, studying from 2018 to 2022. He also completed a degree in Information Technology at Brigham Young University, where he studied from 2007 to 2015. His academic background in physics complements his expertise in information security, enhancing his analytical skills in the field.
Advocacy for Cybersecurity Practices
Robert Mc Clellan advocates for proactive testing as a foundation for effective security programs. He promotes data-based decision-making and automation in cybersecurity practices. His leadership philosophy emphasizes building teams based on trust and respect, encouraging team members to strive for excellence. He draws inspiration from a mentor's philosophy, which influences his approach to team dynamics and project execution.