Roy Luongo
A seasoned cybersecurity leader with expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and cyber operations.
Specialties & Interests
cybersecurity
Over 20 years of experience leading complex cybersecurity programs, including serving as CISO for the United States Secret Service and Director of Joint Mission Operations Center for the Department of Army.
Technology
Extensive experience in implementing cutting-edge cybersecurity architectures, overseeing Red Team operations, developing Security Operations Centers, and integrating advanced technologies to enhance organizational resilience and mission success.
speaker
Serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona and an instructor for the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus Training Center, sharing expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and advanced offensive/defensive cyber operations.
ABOUT
Roy W. Luongo is a distinguished cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience driving mission-critical security initiatives across public and private sectors. As the Chief Information Security Officer for the United States Secret Service, Roy oversees IT assurance and cybersecurity programs, ensuring systems meet the highest standards of security and operational efficiency. His career includes pivotal roles such as Director of the Joint Mission Operations Center for the Department of the Army, Cyber Operations Manager for the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms, and Director of Red Team operations at JPMorgan Chase. Roy’s expertise spans strategic planning, cyber offensive/defensive operations, risk management, incident response, and security operations, complemented by advanced certifications including CISO (Carnegie Mellon), CISSP, and multiple GIAC certifications.
Throughout his career, Roy has demonstrated a consistent ability to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals, ensuring compliance with frameworks like NIST, FISMA, and FedRamp, while building resilient security architectures and leading multi-tiered teams. His leadership has been instrumental in developing Security Operations Centers, implementing Red Team operations, and integrating advanced technologies to enhance organizational resilience and mission success.
Beyond his professional achievements, Roy is a dedicated family man. He has been married to his wife, Sara, for 23 years, and together they have two children and five grandchildren. Roy’s family serves as a source of inspiration and grounding, fueling his commitment to protecting the nation’s critical assets while fostering a legacy of excellence, integrity, and service in all aspects of his life.
CHDS AFFILIATION
- Executive Leaders Program, 2024-2 Cohort
HIGHLIGHTS
AI Defense in the Cyber Battlefield article PART ONE
In Homeland Security Today, Roy Luongo outlines AI’s growing impact on cybersecurity, noting its power to both bolster defenses and aid attackers through rapid exploit creation, realistic phishing, deepfakes, and emerging autonomous attack agents.
AI Defense in the Cyber Battlefield article PART TWO
In Homeland Security Today, Roy Luongo explores the evolving role of AI in bolstering cybersecurity defenses. He highlights how AI-powered systems now enable advanced threat detection, faster, intelligent incident response, and automated vulnerability management, marking a strategic shift from reactive measures to proactive cyber defense.
Security Through Education: Ep. 297 – Security Awareness Series – Quantifying and Owning Risk with Roy Luongo
Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Roy Luongo. Roy is the Chief Information Security Officer for the United States Secret Service. He leads a team in the defense and information assurance of all USSS information systems and solutions. Prior to his current role he was the Director, Joint Mission Operations Center for Cyber Command, providing oversight of mission critical Cyber Operations infrastructures. He has also served as Chief, NSA Red Team and Technical Director for Interactive Operations for the NSA. Roy is a retired Army soldier with 20 years’ service within the Intelligence and Cyber career fields. [March 17, 2025]