Grayson Walters has over 20 years of Information Technology and Information Security experience. Currently, he serves as the Information Security Officer for the Virginia Department of Taxation. Previously, Grayson served as the Information Security Officer for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. His prior positions include leading the security engineering branch of a Richmond based IT consulting firm where he oversaw penetration testing, security policy development and security product implementation activities for dozens of clients. Grayson also served as the Lead Network Architect for Standing Joint Force Headquarters – Homeland Security after his enlistment in the US Navy. Grayson currently serves on the Commonwealth Information Security Council, and recently served on committees sponsored by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and Homeland Security. Grayson holds an M.S. in Computer and Information Systems Security from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.S. in Computer Information Systems Security from Strayer University.