Olivia Phillips commands distinction as a seasoned cybersecurity leader, bridging two decades of technical acumen with unparalleled leadership prowess. As Director of Cyber Assessments at Amtrak, Olivia orchestrates meticulous evaluations, prioritizing vulnerability risks and orchestrating comprehensive security measures across the organizations expansive infrastructure.

Olivia\’s leadership footprint extends to groundbreaking Insider Threat and Cyber Threat hunting programs, spanning both public and private sectors. Her innovative approach in these areas curtailed data exfiltration risks and reduced the time for organizations to identify threat.

Renowned for her collaborative finesse, she drives cross-functional strategies for swift threat detection, precise incident response, and robust recovery. Her initiatives encompass pioneering tool development, empowering staff through targeted training, and conducting rigorous penetration testing for financial institutions, proactively mitigating breach risks.

Earlier in her career, Olivia\’s proficiency in malware analysis and forensic investigations created opportunities to further develop her comprehensive leadership approach. With enduring contributions, Olivia continues to shape elevated security measures and instills a culture of proactive vigilance that resonates throughout the organization.

As an active member of the WiCyS – Women in Cybersecurity – community, Olivia shares her time uniting with both aspiring and accomplished cybersecurity professionals in the  DMV region (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia). Olivia engages in a variety of activities designed to cultivate a more diverse and empowered cybersecurity community for women.

Olivia is also an Active member of AFCEA Quantico-Potomac. AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) Olivia is part of the Quantico-Potomac chapter which is a global organization focused on bringing together industry, government, and military stakeholders to advance information technology, communications, and cybersecurity in the defense and intelligence communities.