Paul Beckman

CISO, ManTech

Paul Beckman is ManTech’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with a focus on driving  efficiencies and growth through secure and technological innovation.  

Prior to joining ManTech in 2021, Mr. Beckman spent 15 years as a Senior Executive at the  Department of Homeland Security (DHS) originally as the CISO for the Headquarters component  and ultimately the CISO for the entire Department. Prior to his assignment at DHS, he spent five  years working for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon, under their Network Infrastructure  Division as their Information Assurance Manager. There he reported directly to the Director of  Network Infrastructure on all security issues with respect to the Pentagon’s Backbone and Core  Infrastructure.  

Mr. Beckman has developed expertise in technology modernization, enterprise cybersecurity,  critical infrastructure, privacy and insider threat. He holds many industry-recognized certifications  including CISSP, CCSP, MCSE, CCNA, CWNA and CWSP. 

He earned a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University and a  Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Radford University