Cybersecurity Resiliency for the Enterprise

Mark Bacharach serves as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency where he works with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk, proactively works to implement practices that meet agreed-on policies and standards for information security.  Mark oversees enterprise information security risk management programs and is responsible for establishing and maintaining the information security program to ensure that information assets and technology, applications, systems, infrastructure, and processes are adequately protected.

Before coming to EPA, he worked for the Dept. of the Navy, as the Deputy Director for Operations at US Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command. Mark is a Retired Marine Colonel and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Rochester, a Master of Science degree in Information Technology Management with a concentration in Information Assurance from Johns Hopkins University, and a Global MBA from the University North Carolina, Kenan Flagler Business School, and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Amanda “Mandy” Satterwhite is the Managing Director of Accenture Federal’s Cyber Growth & Strategy. She joined AFS in 2021 with the acquisition of Novetta, where she founded the Cyber Mission & Enablement (CME) division.  Satterwhite remains the Client Account lead for CME, where she leads a team  of highly specialized software engineers and security researchers in developing progressive and resilient tools and infrastructures in support of full-spectrum cyber missions.

Her 25 year “GovCon” career started as a software developer, where she has risen through the ranks of federal contracting, taking on increasing responsibility along the way. She has a history of delivering critical mission systems for national security and leading strategic growth in both small and large businesses.

With a focus on continuous learning and passion for serving the defense and national security community, Satterwhite has built a culture that empowers her team of talented engineers and researchers to drive innovation and technical excellence in support of customer mission success. In her current role, she is focused on expanding AFS Cyber growth initiatives across Generative AI, quantum science, Zero Trust, and critical infrastructure capabilities.  Satterwhite recently was awarded the 2023 Cyber Guild Alliance leader award as and is recognized as 2023’s Top 25 Cyber Executives by WashingtonExec.