Steve Pratt

Distinguished Cybersecurity and IT Leader.

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of Programs for the Cyber Risk & Compliance Sector (CRCS) at Sentar, Inc., Steve oversees portfolios in CMMC, FedRAMP, GovRAMP, and ICS Security, ensuring robust cybersecurity frameworks for government and industry partners. He has successfully guided over 200 organizations in achieving NIST SP 800-171 compliance, solidifying his expertise in CMMC and cybersecurity governance. Steve holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) and is certified in CISSP, CCA, CCP, CCSP, CDPSE, CEH, ITIL v3, and PMP.

Beyond his professional roles, Steve is deeply engaged in advancing the cybersecurity community. He has served on the Board of Directors for multiple distinguished non-profit organizations, including the C3PAO Stakeholder Forum Advisory Council, Southeastern Cyber Security Foundation, North Alabama Chapter of ISSA, and Cyber Huntsville. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the National Cyber Summit, the nation’s premier cybersecurity technology conference. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and innovation within the cybersecurity ecosystem.

Jaclyn Jones

Cybersecurity and Compliance Champion, Strategist, and Leader. 

Jaclyn Jones is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over twelve years of experience in the Information Technology field. She currently serves as the SOC Compliance Lead at MAD Security, where she oversees compliance personnel and projects. Her role includes aligning compliance efforts with SOC operations, conducting gap assessments, and providing expert consulting to guide clients through frameworks such as CMMC and other regulatory standards.

Prior to becoming the SOC Compliance Lead, Jaclyn held key positions at MAD Security including Cybersecurity Consultant and SOC Analyst, where she developed deep expertise in compliance frameworks, incident response planning, continuous monitoring, and security control implementation. Her approach combines analytical rigor with strategic oversight, consistently identifying gaps and strengthening clients' security postures.

Jaclyn holds an impressive array of certifications including CISSP, Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), and CySA+, among others. She holds degrees from Capella University (M.S. in Information Assurance and Security), Western Governors University (B.S. in Information Technology), and the University of North Alabama (B.S. in Computer Science).