Deron McElroy

Deron McElroy is Chief of Cybersecurity for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Region 6. He leads a team of Cybersecurity Advisors focused on enhancing our nation's cyber resilience. Deron and his team leverage their knowledge, experience, and certifications to serve as advisory Chief Information Security Officers, helping public and private sector organizations improve their cybersecurity posture. Deron's team is available to help critical infrastructure owners and operators better manage cyber risk, improve their operational cybersecurity posture, and enhance organizational maturity. As co-founder of the Cybersecurity Advisor Program, he served as Chief of Operations, and was the first DHS Cybersecurity Advisor for the Western United States. Previously, he led the interagency development of the Nation's cyber incident response policy, and contributed to cybersecurity education and workforce development efforts. Deron played a primary role in the stand-up of