Dr. Dennis Beatty

Dr. Dennis Beatty is the Activity Chief Information Officer and Chief of Cyber Operations and Security for the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair (SUPSHIPNN) in Newport News, VA. SUPSHIPNN is a joint operation between the U.S. Navy and Huntington Ingalls Industries.  The organization designs and constructs nuclear power submarines and aircraft carriers, as well as repair and modernize existing subs and carriers for the U.S. Navy Fleet.  In his role, Beatty oversees cybersecurity, information technology, and traditional security programs for SUSHIPNN.  He is a 20-year retired veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He holds a B.S. In Computer Studies and an M.S. in Information Technology from the Unversity of Maryland University College.  He has two earned doctorates: A Doctor of Science in Information Assurance, and a Ph.D. in Human Factors.  Both doctorates are from Capitol Technology University.