Dar Ning Kung
About Dar Ning Kung
Dar Ning Kung serves as the Assistant Director for Information Assurance and ISSO at the National Institutes of Health and has been an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University since 2001. With extensive experience in information security and a strong academic background in engineering and computer science, he has developed strategies to protect digital resources at the National Library of Medicine.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Dar Ning Kung has served as the Assistant Director for Information Assurance and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2001. In this role, he aligns information security strategy and architecture with the corporate mission of NIH. He has developed strategies to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital resources and services specifically within the National Library of Medicine.
Education and Expertise
Dar Ning Kung holds multiple degrees and certifications from prestigious institutions. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science with Honors from The Johns Hopkins University. He also completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from National Cheng Kung University. Additionally, he has achieved Master's Certificates in Project Management and Program Management from The George Washington University and a CIO Certificate in Federal Executive Competencies from Carnegie Mellon University. He has participated in the Senior Executive Service Development Program through the Asian American Government Executives Network.
Background
Dar Ning Kung has over twenty years of experience in business process re-engineering, working with both federal government agencies and private industry. His career includes a position as a Senior Consultant at the U.S. Department of State from 1994 to 1998. He also worked briefly as an Independent Senior Consultant at STG in 2001, focusing on the Bureau of Diplomatic Security at the U.S. Department of State. Since 2001, he has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at Johns Hopkins University.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dar Ning Kung has successfully translated functional and technical specifications into comprehensive security programs and software products. His work at the NIH has involved developing strategies to enhance the security of digital resources and services. He has also completed various leadership programs, including the Senior Leadership Program at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Maryland College Park.