LEADERSHIP
Joe Lissenden established Precision Execution LLC in 2018 with a mission to bridge strategic vision with efficient execution for major enterprise implementations. Under his leadership, Precision Execution has become a recognized CMMC Approved Publishing Partner (APP) and CMMC Approved Training Partner (ATP). A skilled professional in compliance and training, Joe personally authored all six Exemplar Global certified Lead Auditor courses, covering ISO standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Additionally, Joe holds CMMC credentials as a Provisional Assessor (PA-3) and Provisional Instructor, showcasing his expertise in compliance and cybersecurity.
Joe’s career spans over a decade in defense manufacturing with ATK, where he supported 2,500+ programs including space launch, precision-guided weapons, and hypersonics. His expertise extended to the data center sector as he managed hyperscaler accounts (MSFT, GOOGLE, AWS) for EdgeConneX, achieving key construction milestones and deploying 150MWs of capacity globally.
At BSI Americas, Joe led the training P&L, hiring and mentoring over 100 instructors, creating popular “Case Study” Lead Auditor courses certified by RAB, and launching BSI’s first LMS and eLearning courses. His experience also includes live audits, expanding the practical learning aspect of the curriculum.
Joe’s extensive assessment experience spans hundreds of audits to ISO & NIST standards, with work completed for Third-Party Certification Bodies like BSI, NSF, SGS, and PECB, as well as C3PAOs. He has consulted with numerous organizations, guiding them through the certification process for ISO, AS9100D, and NIST standards.
Joe holds a degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. His industry involvement includes serving as President of the NDIA DC Chapter and as National VP Finance for the Navy League.
Joe C Lissenden
Founder & CEO of Precision Execution LLC
TRAINING
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Chris Woods
TRAINER
· Over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and compliance across law enforcement, corporate IT, and global cybersecurity firms.
· Held key leadership roles, including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of Audit & Compliance.
· Developed and led cybersecurity programs compliant with international standards, including ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, FedRAMP (High Impact Baseline), and CPS 234.
· Guided organizations in safeguarding information assets and implementing effective risk management practices.
· Delivered cybersecurity and forensic investigation training globally, including as a technical trainer.
· Served as an adjunct instructor for the U.S. Secret Service, providing specialized training in network investigation and intrusion response.
· Passionate about helping students understand the CMMC framework and apply these standards to secure organizational information systems.
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Dan Turissini
TRAINER
· Innovator in systems engineering and trusted managed services, with Trusted Authority certifications for public and private enterprises, advancing next-generation cybersecurity solutions.
· Serial entrepreneur and expert consultant with over 30 years of experience advising, educating, and training in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity Policy, Practices, and Technology.
· Lead trainer for the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies' Cyber-Skilled Mariner Courses and guest lecturer in Cyber/Risk Management at Marymount University.
· Certified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Assessor and Instructor, and ISO/IEC 27K Lead Auditor.
· Former Chair of the Marine Technology Society's Maritime Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Committee and Deputy Chair of AFCEA's Homeland Security Committee, advocating for critical infrastructure protection and citizen privacy.
· Serves on the AFCEA Educational Foundation Board, promoting educational opportunities in STEM fields.
· Holds a BS from the US Merchant Marine Academy (recipient of the Alumni Outstanding Professional Achievement Award) and a Master's from George Washington University; completed additional graduate-level coursework toward a doctorate in Systems Engineering, Information Assurance, and Cybersecurity.
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David Gray
TRAINER
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Ed Frost
TRAINER
· US Navy Veteran – retired O-5
· Sixteen years adjunct instructor in mathematics, life sciences, oceanography and meteorology. Averaged 7+ courses per year taught over the last twelve years.
· Managed US Navy’s largest data center for 2 years
· CMMI 2.0 Assessor & Instructor, ITIL V3
· Assesses to NIST 800-171, CMMI 2.0, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, CMMC PA-3
· COCOM – USJFCOM, Acting Deputy Division Head for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Division and deputy CIO (J6)