Christopher Severe
About Christopher Severe
Christopher Severe serves as the Information Systems Security Officer/Manager at Smiths Detection in Edgewood, MD, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in technology management and cybersecurity, having held various roles in multiple organizations over the past two decades.
Work at Smiths Detection
Christopher Severe has been employed at Smiths Detection since 2014, serving as the Information Systems Security Officer/Manager. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the organization's information security protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards. He also holds the position of Sr. Network & Client Services Administrator, contributing to network management and client services. His tenure at Smiths Detection spans 10 years, during which he has played a significant role in enhancing the company's cybersecurity measures.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role, Christopher Severe worked at Pole To Win America as Senior Manager - Technology from 2012 to 2014. He also held a position at e4e Interactive as Senior Manager - Technology for 8 months in 2012. His experience includes a three-year tenure at Pomeroy, where he served as Network Operations Manager for the Procter & Gamble Contract and also worked as an IT Consultant. His early career included roles at Garon's Ethan Allen and Baltimore County Public Library, where he gained foundational IT support experience.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Severe is currently studying Computer Networks and CyberSecurity at the University of Maryland University College, a program he has been enrolled in since 2016. He previously studied Information Technology at Kaplan College from 2006 to 2008. His academic background also includes a five-year study of Mathematics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2000 to 2005. This educational foundation supports his expertise in information systems security and technology management.
Compliance and Security Initiatives
In his role at Smiths Detection, Christopher Severe has led initiatives to achieve compliance with NIST 800-171 standards. He collaborated with Legal, Operations, and IT Management to ensure the organization met necessary security requirements. He played a key role in the development and implementation of several critical plans, including the Technical Control Plan (TCP), Electronic Communication Plan (ECP), and Affiliated Operations Plan (AOP). Additionally, he volunteered to lead the Information Security team, working closely with the Chief Security Officer and Facility Security Officer to enhance security processes.