New Second-in-Charge for IT Security at NASA
Linda Cureton, NASA
NASA’s Chief Information Officer Linda Cureton has selected Valarie Burks as the new deputy CIO for IT security, according to a press release.
Burks served as the associate CIO for cyber and privacy policy and oversight at the Department of Agriculture since 2009. She managed Federal Information Security Management Act reporting, governance, risk and crisis management, strategic oversight and compliance.
“Valarie has a significant background and experience in IT management,” Cureton said. “That combined with her in-depth understanding of communications and holistic approach to IT security make her an invaluable asset to our efforts.”
Burks developed and launched the USDA Certification and Accreditation Center of Excellence to improve and mitigate system risks, cut costs and enhance the quality and standards for systems. Burks has developed, managed, and maintained IT infrastructure and equipment including network, desktop, video, web-hosting and telecommunications operations. She also held IT management responsibilities while working for the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Commerce and Government Accountability Office.
Burks received her bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She also received her master’s degree in computer systems management from the University of Maryland, University College.
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