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Kaitlyn Bestenheider, CISSP

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Senior Manager DoD Information System Security at Everbridge
📍 Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Kaitlyn Bestenheider is a Senior Manager specializing in DoD Information System Security at Everbridge. An expert in federal compliance frameworks like FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC, she also serves as the Chief Player Ambassador for the National Cyber League, fostering new talent through competitive events. She holds a CISSP and is pursuing a DSc. in Cybersecurity.

Originally a theatre major, Kaitlyn transitioned into cybersecurity after a cryptography puzzle sparked her interest. She is passionate about mentoring, running a cybersecurity blog, and previously taught cybersecurity to high school students. She has an interest in historical cryptography, inspired by Nancy Drew books from her childhood.

After initially struggling to find her niche, she has become a recognized leader, winning the WiCyS 2019 Rising Leadership Award.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Manager DoD Information System Security
Job Level
Middle
Location
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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Federal Compliance
Her entire career is built on expertise in NIST frameworks, including FISMA, FedRAMP, DFARS, and CMMC, specializing in policy, governance, and risk assessments.
Cybersecurity Education
She founded the National Cyber League's Player Ambassador program, has taught high school cybersecurity, and runs a blog with coaching content for aspiring professionals.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Senior Manager DoD Information System Security
Everbridge
12-2025
Principal Federal Services
Nexurion
3-2025 - 11-2025
Manager - Public Sector Services
RISCPoint
9-2021 - 5-2024
Supervisor, Security & Privacy Risk Consulting
RSM US LLP
1-2021 - 9-2021
Senior Information Security Analyst
Tevora
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Education
DSc. Cybersecurity (in progress)
Capitol Technology University
2017 - 2018
Master of Science (MS)
Pace University
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