Bob Fabien Zinga

CISO: Strategic Leadership | Secure Enterprise IT Business Operations | Corporate Governance

CISO: Strategic Leadership | Secure Enterprise IT Business Operations | Corporate Governance

Cybersecurity Executive

CISO | Board Director & Advisor | IW Commander | Author | Podcaster | Speaker | Coach

Bob Fabien “BZ” Zinga is the former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Santa Clara University and an Information Warfare Commander (CDR) in the U.S. Navy Reserve, who is currently serving as the Commanding Officer (CEO-equivalent) of a seventy-two-member unit supporting the dual-hatted Commander of Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM) and Commander Task Force (CTF) 1010.  He has more than 26 years of certified Information Technology experience with expertise in leadership, secure enterprise information technology business operations, and corporate governance in several industries including Higher Education, Federal Government, Defense Industrial Complex, Tech, and Consulting.

He holds two Master’s Degrees in Business Administration (MBA) and Management (MSM) specializing in Naval Operations & National Security from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC), a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry: Biology from the University of Alabama (U.A.), and has studied at Harvard University, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the Naval War College (NWC), the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), the Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMAT), and the National Defense University (NDU). More>>

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Recommendations

Some of our members have risen to the top of their profession, including the one you are going to meet today. I proudly introduce you to my friend Bob Fabien Zinga.

Our certified team members have gotten proven results for companies all over the globe, and our reputation, I am proud to say, is second to none. Some of our members have risen to the top of their profession, including the one you are going to meet today. I proudly introduce you to my friend Bob… Read more “Some of our members have risen to the top of their profession, including the one you are going to meet today. I proudly introduce you to my friend Bob Fabien Zinga.”

Dr. John C. Maxwell, #1 NYT best-selling author and Most Influential Business Leader by the American Business Association
Maxwell Leadership
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I recommend him for any IT-related position he qualifies for, first and foremost because of his loyalty.

Bob Fabien Zinga is one of the few people I know whom I can speak accurately and consistently of concerning his professionalism and his personality. I know him very well, not only as a friend and co-worker, but as his wife. Therefore, I am aware of the many attributes of his personality, and can shed… Read more “I recommend him for any IT-related position he qualifies for, first and foremost because of his loyalty.”

Demetria Zinga, Tech Branding Expert|Marketing Coach
Demetria Zinga Consulting

He has my most strongest confidence and trust to accomplish and achieve results.

BZ is my favorite Navy Officer since he was an Ensign. He has always had the nicest sense of personal honor trimmed with humility and great respect. He has my most strongest confidence and trust to accomplish and achieve the results for his personnel that you would want.

CDR Stacey Demick, USN
Zenetex

CDR Bob “BZ” Zinga, a transformational global military leader!

It is with great pleasure that I recommend CDR Bob “BZ” Zinga, a transformational global military leader. I first met BZ when he was a Junior Officer in my reserve unit, NR COMPACFLT INTEL 0419. Then LCDR BZ quickly took charge of a 37-member unit and led by example, always taking care of his troop.… Read more “CDR Bob “BZ” Zinga, a transformational global military leader!”

Chief Don Wanek, USN
Northwestern Mutual

Some of our members have risen to the top of their profession, including the one you are going to meet today. I proudly introduce you to my friend Bob Fabien Zinga.

Our certified team members have gotten proven results for companies all over the globe, and our reputation, I am proud to say, is second to none. Some of our members have risen to the top of their profession, including the one you are going to meet today. I proudly introduce you to my friend Bob… Read more “Some of our members have risen to the top of their profession, including the one you are going to meet today. I proudly introduce you to my friend Bob Fabien Zinga.”

Dr. John C. Maxwell, #1 NYT best-selling author and Most Influential Business Leader by the American Business Association
Maxwell Leadership

Bob gave me the encouragement and tools to grow further and faster.

Bob is a Leader. He’s a leader not only in the United States Navy or in CyberSecurity, but among all of those around him. He’s also a great mentor, who was kind enough to set aside some time in his busy schedule to share some wisdom with me. Bob imparted to me the importance of… Read more “Bob gave me the encouragement and tools to grow further and faster.”

Benjamin Scudero, Solutions Architect
IntegrityPro Consulting, LLC

Bob is a natural leader with a great deal of emotional intelligence and can effectively motivate others to be the best version of themselves.

Bob is an experienced Cybersecurity professional and is an expert in his field. He always demonstrates a positive attitude and is excited to share his knowledge, skills and experience with you. He is passionate and enthusiastic about helping others, responds quickly to questions and provides straightforward advice. Bob is a natural leader with a great… Read more “Bob is a natural leader with a great deal of emotional intelligence and can effectively motivate others to be the best version of themselves.”

Angeline Williams, Information Security Engineer
Paypal

CDR Zinga, is a true leader in every definition the word leader has, I’m honored and glad to be under his leadership and guidance.

CDR Zinga, is a true leader in every definition the word leader has, I’m honored and glad to be under his leadership and guidance. A year ago when I spoke with him about joining the Naval Officers Reserve Information Professional program, he took the time to offer and speak with me on the phone without… Read more “CDR Zinga, is a true leader in every definition the word leader has, I’m honored and glad to be under his leadership and guidance.”

Sam Al Helli, Master Cross Domains Support Element
Confidential

Bob is an exceptional and outstanding fellow naval officer and cybersecurity leader and executive.

Bob is an exceptional and outstanding fellow naval officer and cybersecurity leader and executive. He is an effective communicator, expert in his field of cybersecurity and risk management and has demonstrated his ability to lead teams implementing and managing complex DoD /civilian complex cybersecurity programs. I highly recommend Bob and I know he will be… Read more “Bob is an exceptional and outstanding fellow naval officer and cybersecurity leader and executive.”

Eric Boateng, VP Cybersecurity, Technology & Resiliency Risk Oversight
American Express

Bob was conscientious, dedicated and demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and integrity throughout the time I was there.

To whom it may concern, I worked with Bob for a couple of years while we designed and implemented a new network and data center at Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). As the Director of Cyber Security, Bob was instrumental in defining security posture, response, and strategy policies. My team and I worked… Read more “Bob was conscientious, dedicated and demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and integrity throughout the time I was there.”

Greg French, Technical PM
Conviso

Bob is detail oriented, precise and professional in every respect.

Bob Zinga worked for me at Pivotal Software for more than two years. He was instrumental in developing a Information security program that fit the culture of a fast moving pre-IPO company. Bob is detail oriented, precise and professional in every respect. His extensive education and professional experience in Information Security give me a broad… Read more “Bob is detail oriented, precise and professional in every respect.”

Bob Vail, CISO/DPO
Citrine Informatics

Bob is an intellectual heavyweight.

Bob is an intellectual heavyweight that served as the Deputy Program Manager for me when I was the Program Manager for the Computer Network Defense (CND) Program. Bob knows CND as his many certifications and years of experience served him well as the Deputy!

Matthew Reese, Sr Manager Data Science
Lumen Technologies

Bob stands out from a crowd that is already accomplished. He is among the rare few that I would want on my team for any challenging project.

Bob stands out from a crowd that is already accomplished. He is among the rare few that I would want on my team for any challenging project. His quest for continuous personal growth and improvement, combined with a strong send of duty and initiative are ingredients for success in any organization. His humble temperament ensures… Read more “Bob stands out from a crowd that is already accomplished. He is among the rare few that I would want on my team for any challenging project.”

CAPT Joel Rothschild, USN (Ret)
VSolvit

His determination, motivation, intelligence and integrity was evident at such a young age. He possessed a wisdom that belied his age.

I knew Fabien in Congo when he was preparing to come to study in the USA. I tutored him in preparing for his TOEFL. He was still quite young at the time but his determination, motivation, intelligence and integrity was evident at such a young age. He possessed a wisdom that belied his age. He… Read more “His determination, motivation, intelligence and integrity was evident at such a young age. He possessed a wisdom that belied his age.”

Rhonda Wilson Dikoko, Nurse Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare

Bob is focused and determined, often going above and beyond to ensure the given task is completed and continuously pushing himself to learn new skills.

It has been a pleasure having Bob on my team. He has been proactive and enthusiastic about improving and maintaining our clients’ security and compliance functions. As a contributor, Bob is focused and determined, often going above and beyond to ensure the given task is completed and continuously pushing himself to learn new skills. Once… Read more “Bob is focused and determined, often going above and beyond to ensure the given task is completed and continuously pushing himself to learn new skills.”

Michelle Koblas, VP Professional Services
Truvantis

Zinga is a very knowledgeable and resourceful Cybersecurity professional.

Zinga is a very knowledgeable and resourceful Cybersecurity professional. His articles are very informative. He’s an expert in the field. His leadership is exceptional; he cares about seeing his subordinates succeeding.

Belony Borange, Systems Technician II
General Dynamics Information Technology

What really stands out about Bob is how he uses various resources to support/highlight the salient points in his guidance.

I connected with Bob via the Veterati digital mentorship platform last month – an obvious choice given his accomplishments in the community. He was eager to mentor a transitioning service member and provided some great advice. What really stands out about Bob is how he uses various resources to support/highlight the salient points in his… Read more “What really stands out about Bob is how he uses various resources to support/highlight the salient points in his guidance.”

Christopher Czumak, Director of Information Technology Operations
United States Department of Defense

It is a major plus to be surrounded by people who are visionaries, and also demonstrate leadership on a daily basis. He is a gem!

Commander ”BZ” Bob Zinga is one of our treasures within the Private Directors Association. He has demonstrated quality vision and leadership within his chapter and through his thought-provoking comments on leadership. It is a major plus to be surrounded by people who are visionaries, and also demonstrate leadership on a daily basis. He is a… Read more “It is a major plus to be surrounded by people who are visionaries, and also demonstrate leadership on a daily basis. He is a gem!”

Raphael Lavin, CEO and Managing Director
Standard Professional Services, LLC

I learned so much from him when I started – not just from a technical standpoint, but from a management perspective as well.

I had the privilege of working with Bob Zinga when I started my first Information Security position in 2017. I feel extremely fortunate to have worked with Bob, who was my supervisor, and now consider him a mentor. I learned so much from him when I started – not just from a technical standpoint, but… Read more “I learned so much from him when I started – not just from a technical standpoint, but from a management perspective as well.”

Christina Hanson, Information Security Architect
AppDynamics

[He] gave me the best advices that helped me fast tracked my career. He was honest and clear… He started from zero and became subject matter expert on many things IT.

I met CDR Bob Fabien back in 2011 when I was stationed at NOSC San Jose, CA. Back then I was just getting into Information Technology as my new career and going through college. I used to report to him as one of our Offcer in charge for our unit. When I learned about his… Read more “[He] gave me the best advices that helped me fast tracked my career. He was honest and clear… He started from zero and became subject matter expert on many things IT.”

Anthony Rangel , Lead IT Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Bob is dedicated to producing results that are accurate, reliable, and of high quality. I believe he is a great asset to a team.

Bob is an incredibly knowledgable InfoSec professional, and has been a pleasure to work with. Bob’s enthusiasm and passion for his work is very apparent. He was able to successfully educate our workforce on the importance of Info Security. I personally observed our employees become hyperaware of potential phishing attempts, even months after Bob’s trainings.… Read more “Bob is dedicated to producing results that are accurate, reliable, and of high quality. I believe he is a great asset to a team.”

Malyssa Caharian, Human Resources Business Partner
Front

I have no idea where he gets his energy, and I wish I had his ability to manage taskers in such an organized and methodical way. I cannot stress enough how highly I think of CDR Bob Zinga and I give him my ABSOLUTE STRONGEST RECOMMENDATION!

It is my absolute highest honor to recommend CDR Bob F. Zinga. I first met then-LCDR Zinga (or “BZ” as most people who know him call him) in 2018 when I was the Commanding Officer of NR COMPACFLT 0419 in Alameda, CA. He reported to my unit in a Cross-Assigned-Out status and I assigned him… Read more “I have no idea where he gets his energy, and I wish I had his ability to manage taskers in such an organized and methodical way. I cannot stress enough how highly I think of CDR Bob Zinga and I give him my ABSOLUTE STRONGEST RECOMMENDATION!”

CAPT S. Lyons, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer
U.S. Navy

In recognition of your unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions to the cybersecurity industry.

This certificate is proudly presented in recognition of your unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions to the cybersecurity industry. As a Certified CISO, your exemplary Leadership, Knowledge, Drive, and Commitment serves as an example to many current and future professionals. We are proud to showcase your achievements, and recognize your lasting influence on the Cybersecurity Profession.

Jay Bavisi, Award Winning Founder, President, and CEO
EC-Council
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