Paul Blahusch, President and CEO

About

Paul is the founder and president of B&A Cybersecurity Consulting. He is a former federal cabinet agency Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership, specializing in safeguarding information systems and data. He has a proven ability to enhance organizational efficiency while managing substantial budgets and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Paul has expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, including zero trust frameworks and risk management initiatives. He is committed to fostering a culture of security awareness and readiness and is passionate about leveraging technology and best practices to protect critical assets and support organizational missions.

In addition to his work with B&A Cybersecurity Consulting, he is the Cybersecurity Advisor for the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, a Mission Critical Fellow, and a frequent contributor at cybersecurity events and conferences.

Roles

Jan 2026–Present

Current role

President and CEO

B&A Cybersecurity Consulting

Virginia

ConsultingCybersecurityInformation Technology (IT)Chief Information Security Officer

·      vCISO support - e.g. cybersecurity strategic planning, program development, organizational risk assessment & management, mitigation strategies, compliance/regulatory support, etc.
·      A seasoned (former federal) CISO perspective and feedback on cybersecurity product/solution features and marketing approaches
·      Expert analysis and input for federal IT contract bid and proposal support

Aug 2025–Present

Current role

Cybersecurity Advisor

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

District of Columbia

CybersecurityCybersecurity Analyst

Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to a consortium of universities, aligning institutional priorities with cybersecurity shared-service strategies to enhance resilience and reduce costs. Partner with consortium leadership to shape and present multi-institution proposals, strengthening governance and positioning members for long-term cybersecurity maturity.

Aug 2018–Apr 2025

Former role

Chief Information Security Officer

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

District of Columbia

CybersecurityInformation Technology (IT)Chief Information Security Officer

Provided leadership and direction to the Information Assurance directorate in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). Functional areas led include Policy and Planning, the Enterprise Security Operations Center, Cybersecurity Awareness and Training, Information System Security Authorization and Assessment, and Identity and Access Management. Worked closely with agency IT operations, application development teams, physical security, business unit managers, insider threat, emergency management, and legal teams on areas of mutual interest or concern.