Bart Lauwers

Bart Lauwers is Deputy Chief of the Texas Cyber Command, helping lead statewide cyber defense operations and partnerships with government, higher education, and critical infrastructure. Previously, Bart was the Security Operations Manager for the City of Austin, leading incident response, threat intelligence, and digital forensics initiatives. He also advises the Strauss Center’s Applied Cybersecurity Community Clinic and has served on Austin Community College’s IT Curriculum Advisory Committee. Bart holds a Master of Science degree in Advanced Information Technology & Business Management from the University of Wales, UK, a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University, and industry certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. As a committed mentor and con