A U.S. Army veteran, Robert S. Knisely serves as Chief Information Security Officer for the U.S. Department of Energy. He leads the Department’s cybersecurity strategy and works to protect the technology, systems, and information that support America’s energy, science, and national security missions.
Mr. Knisely brings more than 15 years of cybersecurity leadership across the private sector and federal government. His experience spans cyber operations, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and enterprise security strategy.
Throughout his career, Mr. Knisely has focused on strengthening cyber defenses, improving coordination across complex organizations, and advancing secure, efficient technology that supports mission delivery.