Federal Zero Trust Forum

Remy Faures is an accomplished Information Security Executive with over a decade of experience leading global cybersecurity operations and strategies. As the (acting) Chief Information Security Officer at the World Bank Group, Remy has demonstrated exceptional strategic leadership, consistently enhancing organizational protection and operational efficiency through advanced security solutions and strong partnership development. Known for pioneering a Zero Trust Architecture strategy, Remy has successfully orchestrated its implementation, further fortifying the World Bank Group’s cyber resilience.

As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, business, and risk partners, Remy has influenced the World Bank Group’s Cyber Risk Management and Resilience strategy. In support of the World Bank Group mission, Remy has delivered cybersecurity maturity assessments and capacity-building engagements to multiple Bank Group client countries.

Outside of work, Remy is an ultralight pilot, combining the thrill of flight with the rigor and risk decision-making of aviation.

Mr. Scott M. St. Pierre serves as the Navy Director of Enterprise Networks and Cybersecurity (OPNAV N2N6D). He leads information technology and cybersecurity policy development, requirements generation and validation, and overall planning and programming for enterprise networks and cybersecurity capabilities. He performs the duties of the Deputy DON CIO – Navy and Navy Chief Information Officer. He was initially assigned from July 2023 to November 2023, and reassigned May 2024, upon successful completion of a five month detail as DoN PCA.

From December 2023 to April 24, Mr. St. Pierre was assigned as the Department of the Navy Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA). In this role, he was responsible for advising the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, and Commandant of the Marine Corps on all cyber matters.

From January 2020 to July 2023, Mr. St. Pierre served as the Deputy Director, Enterprise Networks and Cybersecurity in OPNAV N2N6, where he concurrently held the positions of Navy Senior Information Security Officer and Navy Data Officer. His responsibilities focused on fortifying the Navy’s cyber defenses and ensuring the integrity of critical information systems.

Early in his civilian career, Mr. St. Pierre held several positions at the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command as the Enterprise Information Technology Officer, to include the duties of the Command Information Officer, and Director of Shore Cybersecurity, and in PEO Integrated Warfare Systems as the Principle Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) for Combat System Integration for the Independence variant Littoral Combat Ship, and as the PAPM for Enterprise Systems Engineering.

Mr. St. Pierre is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., where he received a B.A. in Russian Language and Literature. He was commissioned in the Navy, and served on active duty as a Surface Warfare Officer.

Mr. St. Pierre is a certified Acquisition Professional in Program Management (0340) and IT Program Management (2210). He completed his Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) in 2017.

Don Yeske is the Senior Solutions Architect & Enablement Lead at Virtru, where he leverages extensive public sector experience to support the growth of Virtru’s federal practice. He helps government agencies implement robust data-centric security solutions that protect sensitive information across on-premises, cloud-native, and AI-driven workflows.

Yeske brings deep cybersecurity and technology leadership from his previous roles across the federal government. Most recently, he served as Director of the National Security Cyber Division (NSCD) within the DHS Office of the Chief Information Security Officer. Prior to DHS, he held senior positions at the Department of the Navy, including serving as Chief Technology Officer. His career also includes key leadership roles at Headquarters Marine Corps, where he led modernization efforts for the Marine Corps Enterprise Network.

Louis (Lou) Eichenbaum is the former Acting Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of the Interior. Since 2016, Lou has worked for the DOI Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

Lou brings a wealth of experience to supporting Interior, having served the Department in multiple IT leadership positions over the past two decades. Lou has previously served as the DOI Zero Trust Program Manager, Acting Chief Information Security Officer, and the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. Lou also served as the Chief Information Security Officer at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) where he oversaw the BLM Information IT Security Program. He also spent time acting in the Assistant Director of Information Resources role within BLM where he held the responsibility of overseeing the entire BLM IT program. Lou has also been integral to information technology at the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and the former National Business Center (now the Interior Business Center (IBC)).

Ramon Thomas is a strategic Advisor at WWT.

Mr. Donald L. Coulter serves as the senior executive level Cybersecurity Science Advisor within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. In this capacity he is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership for S&T’s cybersecurity RDT&E initiatives and investments, and expert advice on next-generation and emerging capabilities that advance the Department’s cybersecurity mission and address Congressional, White House, Secretarial, and Under-Secretarial initiatives. Mr. Coulter is also responsible for creating and communicating forward-looking research agendas informing high priority requirements, policy, and strategy at the highest levels within the Department, serving as the technical advisor representing the Department and S&T Directorate in the cybersecurity R&D domain.

He previously served as the Senior Science & Technology (S&T) Advisor for the Army Network Cross-Functional Team (N-CFT) and the Network S&T Portfolio Manager for Army Futures Command Headquarters. In these capacities, he oversaw a research portfolio across the Network / Command, Control, Communications, Computers, CEMA, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) technology domains. He advised senior leaders and collaborated with Army, DoD, Industry and Academia partners to identify and seize opportunities to develop, integrate, and transition technologies to enhance Army technological superiority.

Prior to joining the N-CFT, he served in a variety of roles within the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) C5ISR Center, including Chief of Commercial Technology Integration and Evaluation, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Lead for Trusted Systems & Networks, and Lead for Mission Command Technologies. His previous research spanned secure software engineering, cryptographic systems, distributed / mobile computing, and Human Computer Interaction. He has a BS in Computer Science from Bethune-Cookman University, a MS in Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Texarkana, and a MS in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology. He also holds the (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

Brian Wilson is a cybersecurity professional who brings over two decades of service spanning both military and civilian sectors, with expertise that has evolved from foundational Navy intelligence operations to senior-level cybersecurity leadership. Beginning their career in 1998 with the United States Navy, he progressed through increasingly complex roles including Navy Blue Team Analyst, Senior Information Systems Technician, Information Systems Security Manager, and Senior Security Architect where he managed proprietary mission systems, supervised technical teams, and developed training curricula that became Navy-wide standards. His military experience provided deep expertise in intelligence systems, network security, and risk management frameworks across classified environments including SCI networks.

Since transitioning to the civilian sector in 2015, he has established himself as a senior cybersecurity leader, currently serving as Sr. Director Operations at GovCIO. His career demonstrates progressive growth from hands-on technical roles to strategic leadership positions, with notable achievements include supporting GovCIO’s ISO 55001 certification effort, contributing to NSA CSfC integrator status, and developing comprehensive Risk Management Framework implementations for Air Force enterprise systems. Today he is leading zero trust projects for the Air Force Intelligence Community and supporting cybersecurity modernization efforts across multiple programs.

Dave Raley is the Chief Digital Business Officer at Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives that directly impact the quality of life for Marines and their families. As the founder of MCCS’s innovation capability and the architect behind its customer experience (CX) modernization strategy, Dave has redefined how mission-critical services are delivered across the Marine Corps.

He is the visionary behind Operation StormBreaker, a pioneering DevSecOps and pipeline-as-a-service framework that accelerates secure software delivery across the Department of Defense. Under his leadership, MCCS achieved the Marine Corps’ first authority-to-operate (ATO) via automated continuous delivery—setting a new benchmark for speed, compliance, and agility in government software development.

Dave’s work has been featured in FedScoop, Federal News Network, GovCIO Media & Research, and the ATARC Federal IT Newscast podcast, where he shares insights on agile ATOs, CX innovation, and cloud modernization. His efforts have saved MCCS an estimated $100K per application per month by reducing the cost of delay and streamlining acquisition and accreditation processes.

A frequent speaker at DoD and federal IT events, Dave brings a mission-first mindset to every conversation—bridging the gap between emerging technology and operational impact.

Dr. Parisa Grayeli is a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer and Department Manager at The MITRE Corporation, leveraging nearly 30 years of experience in secure networking. She currently serves as the Technical Lead for the Zero Trust Architecture project at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), highlighting her role as a thought leader in critical security initiatives.

Dr. Grayeli holds a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, all from The George Washington University (GWU). She also holds a number of certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Additionally, she shared her expertise as an Adjunct Professor at GWU, teaching cybersecurity courses.

As the Director of Strategy, Matthew Shallbetter is charged with aligning the Armis value with the civilian cyber challenge. He drives product changes and messaging to ensure Armis continues to meet and lead the needs of the federal missions. Before joining Armis, Mr. Shallbetter supported HHS for over 16 years and held leadership positions in both operations and policy components within the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Mr. Shallbetter believes that regardless of trends, basic hygiene will always be the foundation of mature cyber programs. He carries his commitment to public service and proven record of technology innovation to growing Armis’ positive impact and supports numerous capture activities and applies his expertise to driving Armis’ strategic response to the CDM and Zero Trust programs.