About CEO
CEO Nathan DiPillo
Nathan DiPillo is a seasoned Critical Infrastructure Protection Analyst with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in emergency management, security, and public service. Currently serving with a prominent California state agency, he provides strategic oversight and critical assessments across multiple essential infrastructure sectors, including:
- Food and Agriculture
- Communications
- Water and Wastewater
- Energy
- School Security
With a specialized background in data visualization and community engagement, DiPillo brings a unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills to his critical infrastructure protection role.
Professional Background
DiPillo's distinguished career spans multiple critical public safety and security domains. Before his current state service, he was a critical infrastructure specialist with the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). He played a pivotal role in establishing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), contributing to policy development, training, and recruitment over a 15-year tenure.
His professional journey began as a resident firefighter and emergency medical technician, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to public safety. DiPillo also served with distinction in the California State Military Department and Army National Guard's 223rd Training Command, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. His military service included an assignment with the 102nd Military Police Training Division's Opposition Force Unit.
Education and Credentials
- Master's Degree in Emergency Management/Homeland Security from National University
- Multiple Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) training certifications
- Master Trainer Certification from Louisiana State University
Community Involvement
Currently, DiPillo continues his commitment to public service by serving on a local planning commission and coordinating an emergency family communications group in his community. He is also a published author of critical infrastructure opinion editorials, contributing thought leadership to the field and sector leadership spanning Federal, state and local entities.