Marc Masuno
About Marc Masuno
Director of Cybersecurity
Marc Masuno holds the position of Director of Cybersecurity. In this role, he brings over a decade of experience in IT, cloud architecture, consulting, and cybersecurity. This extensive background supports his capacity to manage and protect information systems against various cyber threats. Masuno plays a crucial role in shaping and maintaining robust cybersecurity frameworks within his organization.
Cybersecurity Expertise in the Hawaii Air National Guard
Marc Masuno serves in the Hawaii Air National Guard, acting as the technical lead for HICYBER. In this position, he provides critical cybersecurity expertise to the State of Hawaii, especially during wide-scale cyberattacks. His role is integral to the state’s defense mechanisms against cyber threats, ensuring a quick and efficient response to potential security incidents.
Professional History in Cybersecurity
Before his current role, Marc Masuno has held significant positions such as Director of Professional Services for Hawaiian Telcom and Cyber Security Manager for the State of Hawaii. At Hawaiian Telcom, he oversaw professional services related to IT and cybersecurity. As the Cyber Security Manager for the State of Hawaii, Masuno managed security operations, incident response, and governance across the Executive Branch, ensuring the protection of state information and resources.
Security Leadership for CMS batCAVE PaaS Project
Marc Masuno serves as a security lead for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) batCAVE PaaS project. His responsibilities include focusing on the development and implementation of the CMS Security Data Lake, Zero Trust, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform. His leadership is crucial in ensuring that CMS's data management and security practices adhere to stringent regulatory standards.
Training and Development in Cybersecurity Techniques
Marc Masuno is actively involved in the ongoing development of offensive and defensive cybersecurity techniques. He provides specialized training to various groups, including the Hawaii Air National Guard Mission Defense teams, Indonesian Military cyber teams, and the Hawaii Department of Education security team. This training focuses on enhancing their capabilities to defend against and respond to cyber threats effectively.