ROBERT COX

Chief Information Security Officer

United States

About

Strategic visionary within the technology space, repeatedly called upon to transform and grow organizations. Accomplished information security leader with demonstrated success in building and leading enterprise security organizations. Over 25 years of experience as a federal Chief Information Security Officer and the senior security official at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Solutions-oriented cybersecurity and information technology leader with extensive experience in financial services, law enforcement and defense sectors including notable success directing a broad range of initiatives in support of business and mission objectives. Extensive interpersonal skills, including effective interaction with senior government personnel, industry executives, and private sector representatives. Demonstrates a capacity to implement innovative technology programs that drive awareness, decrease risk and exposure, and strengthen organizations.

Experience

  • Chief Information Security Officer at The World Bank
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Chief Information Security Officer at Internal Revenue Service
    Sep 2017 - May 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos

  • Chief Information Security Officer at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
    Feb 2008 - Sep 2017 · 9 yrs 8 mos

  • Chief Information Security Officer at Office of the Secretary of Defense
    Feb 2003 - Feb 2008 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Chief Information Security Officer at Washington Headquarters Services
    Feb 1999 - Jan 2003 · 4 yrs