Kelly Hood — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as EVP & Cybersecurity Engineer at Optic Cyber Solutions.
Co-Founder of Optic Cyber Solutions.
Contributed to the development of the CMMI Cybermaturity Platform and the CMMC Field Guide and Exam Prep Manual.
Previously an Associate Member of the Technical Staff at The Aerospace Corporation.
Held a Research and Analysis Intern position at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Biography

Kelly Hood is an experienced cybersecurity engineer and leader, currently serving as Co-Founder and EVP at Optic Cyber Solutions. In this role, she assists organizations in navigating complex cybersecurity risks and achieving compliance. Her expertise encompasses frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CMMC, SP 800-53, and SP 800-171, which she leverages to help businesses enhance their security posture.