Leslie Nettles currently serves as the Acting Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security and Privacy Group (ISPG), where Leslie provides strategic leadership in strengthening CMS’s security and privacy posture. In addition to this role, Leslie is the Senior Official for Privacy and the Division Director for the Division of Security and Privacy Policy and Oversight within the Office of Information Technology.
With a Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus, Leslie brings deep expertise spanning Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC); Data Privacy; and Breach Response. Leslie’s career includes extensive experience across both defense and civilian government sectors, shaping a well rounded perspective on complex security and privacy challenges.
Throughout Leslie’s tenure at CMS, Leslie has been recognized for exceptional leadership, strong subject matter acumen, and a steadfast commitment to protecting CMS systems, data, and the individuals they serve. In the Acting Deputy CISO role, Leslie continues to guide ISPG’s strategic initiatives during a pivotal period of organizational advancement.