As a Director-level BISO at Leidos, Jo Justice, with delegated CISO authority, leads risk-based security decision making. Additionally, she provides strategic cybersecurity leadership, architectural design direction, and risk-based governance oversight to align cybersecurity initiatives with enterprise business objectives.

With more than 30 years in IT and cybersecurity, Jo has led global cyber defense initiatives, enterprise endpoint transformations, and major M&A security integrations. But beyond her technical and strategic leadership, Jo is recognized for something equally powerful, her passion for developing people within the cybersecurity space.

Jo believes one of the greatest risks in cybersecurity today isn’t technology, it’s burnout. Especially among high-performing women who often over function, overdeliver, and overextend. Her mentorship philosophy centers on three principles: Identify Potential, Inspire Growth, and Integrate Purpose. She is deeply committed to mentoring cyber inspired individuals within cybersecurity to lead sustainably, set boundaries without guilt, and build influence without sacrificing themselves in the process.

As Co-Chair of the NIST NICE Modernize Talent Management Working Group, Jo helps shape national strategies to strengthen and retain cybersecurity talent. She is also a co-author of the 2025 NIST white paper Empowering Organizations to Retain Skilled Cybersecurity Talent for Long-Term Success, advancing practical approaches to workforce sustainability.

Jo holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance and certifications including CISSP, GPEN, GCIH, SSCP, and GSTRT. She serves on the SANS GIAC Advisory Board and has recently been accepted into the SANS Technology Institute Master of Science in Information Security Engineering (MSISE) program.

At her core, Jo is a mentor, builder of leaders, and advocate for high-capacity professionals who deserve high-impact careers without high personal cost.