Sharon Voss-Northrop serves as a Principal System Security Integration Engineer at Forcepoint, where she leverages her extensive expertise in cybersecurity to drive the development of robust cross-domain solutions. With a strong foundation in information systems and systems engineering, Sharon plays a pivotal role in integrating...
Sharon Voss-Northrop serves as a Principal System Security Integration Engineer at Forcepoint, where she leverages her extensive expertise in cybersecurity to drive the development of robust cross-domain solutions. With a strong foundation in information systems and systems engineering, Sharon plays a pivotal role in integrating security requirements into the design and deployment of advanced technologies. Her work focuses on creating and refining security components such as adapters and diodes, ensuring that they meet the stringent needs of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC).
Sharon's current projects involve collaborating closely with various program offices to architect and implement secure systems that enhance operational capabilities while safeguarding sensitive information. Her proficiency in vulnerability and risk management, coupled with her experience in enterprise architecture, allows her to conduct thorough requirements analysis and develop reference architectures that align with best practices in security engineering. As a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), she is well-versed in information assurance and network security, enabling her to conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats.
In her role, Sharon is not only an integration engineer but also a solution architect, synthesizing complex security needs into actionable strategies that enhance interoperability across mission systems. Her commitment to governance and policy ensures that all solutions adhere to regulatory standards, making her a key contributor to Forcepoint's mission of delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions that protect critical assets in an increasingly interconnected world.
