Joel Shuler, CISSP, C|CISO, is a cybersecurity executive with more than 21 years of experience leading cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance initiatives across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors. As Director of DoD Cyber and Programs at Platinum Technologies, he leads teams focused on advancing cyber resilience, continuous monitoring, RMF modernization, and mission-focused cybersecurity outcomes.

Throughout his career, Joel has advised organizations including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Department of Health and Human Services, and major energy providers on cybersecurity program implementation, maturity assessment, and risk management strategy. His expertise spans cybersecurity governance, DevSecOps, continuous authorization, and the operationalization of cyber assurance capabilities that help organizations move beyond compliance-driven processes toward data-driven risk management.