Mario Manapsal

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About Mario Manapsal

Skilled Systems Engineer with extensive expertise in system design, integration, and maintenance, with a specialized focus on cloud security and AI data security. Experienced in applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to ensure compliance with industry standards, while implementing NIST and Department of Defense Information Assurance (IA) controls across large-scale IT infrastructures—spanning distributed and cloud-based environments. Proven track record of guiding institutional organizations, including service members' organizations, in achieving critical security milestones such as Certificate of Net Worthiness (CNW), Authority to Operate (ATO), and Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) certifications, ensuring alignment with NIST’s rigorous security standards throughout the process. Known for a hands-on approach, excelling at breaking down complex technologies into actionable insights, making them understandable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Whether in cloud environments or AI-driven data systems, ensures that security controls are meticulously applied, safeguarding digital infrastructures while streamlining compliance efforts to meet the needs of sponsoring agencies.