LONGMONT, CO, May 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Charles Gifford has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Gifford has established a distinguished career in cybersecurity, currently serving as the vice president and chief information security officer at Intrado Life & Safety Inc. in Longmont, Colorado, since 2024. In this capacity, he oversees the company's internal cyber program and all its products, ensuring the security of critical infrastructure that supports 911 services nationwide. Mr. Gifford's motivation stems from the essential nature of 911 as a national service, and he finds inspiration in knowing his work directly contributes to the safety and security of the country.

Before joining Intrado Life & Safety Inc., Mr. Gifford held the position of Chief Information Security Officer at United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Denver from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure, he prepared the organization to achieve ISO 27001 certification and laid the foundation for compliance with CMMC 2.0, a U.S. Department of Defense requirement that ULA now meets. Mr. Gifford's leadership was instrumental in advancing the company's cybersecurity posture during a period of significant regulatory change.

From 2020 to 2022, Mr. Gifford served as the Global Director of information technology security at Ball Corporation in Broomfield, Colorado. He played a pivotal role in the integration of Rexam following its $8.5 billion acquisition by Ball Corporation, coordinating with regulators across the U.S., Europe and South America to maintain robust security throughout the process. Mr. Gifford's earlier roles at Ball Corporation included global technical lead for operations and manager of global information technology security operations from 2017 to 2019. In between those years, he briefly worked as a senior manager of enterprise application and data protection at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., where he led initiatives to safeguard sensitive data and applications across the enterprise.

At Ball Aerospace (now BAE Systems), Mr. Gifford served as a technical lead for security operations from 2014 to 2017, following his role as a senior security administrator starting in 2010. He managed the security of the entire life cycle of the WorldView-3 satellite, overseeing the cyber security of all integration work with partners until launch. This achievement marked the first time connections were established with the government launch network at Vandenberg Space Launch Complex, enabling real-time access for engineers and scientists in Boulder, Colorado, and reducing both friction and travel costs. Mr. Gifford began his professional journey as a senior infrastructure system administrator at Ball Aerospace in 1997, where he spent over a decade building foundational expertise in systems administration that would inform his later leadership roles.

Mr. Gifford's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in sociology from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, in 1997, and a master's degree in information assurance from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2014. He holds several industry certifications, including CISSP from ISC2 Inc., in cybersecurity awareness through LinkedIn, and in GSLC from The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies Inc. d/b/a SANS Institute, underscoring his commitment to maintaining cutting-edge knowledge in a rapidly evolving field.

Beyond his primary tasks, Mr. Gifford serves on the Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council at Intrado Life & Safety Inc. He is also an active member of Colorado = Security for over 15 years, reflecting his ongoing commitment to professional development within the industry, and is recognized as a speaker at various conferences where he shares insights on cybersecurity trends and best practices. Civically, Mr. Gifford volunteers with the Veterans Community Project in Longmont. For more than 25 years, he has also volunteered as a mentor for youth activities through LifeBridge Christian Church and with Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan's Purse.

Throughout his career, Mr. Gifford has demonstrated exceptional expertise in cybersecurity, earning recognition for his ability to secure complex systems and guide organizations through periods of transformation. He attributes his success to his faith, several influential mentors, the unwavering support of his wife and family, and his dedication to strengthening national cybersecurity.

Mr. Gifford's legacy is defined by a profound commitment to protecting people and advancing human progress through secure technology solutions. He takes pride in having focused his career on institutions that serve society's most critical needs and wishes to be remembered for his care for others and unwavering resolve to protect what matters most for humanity's advancement.

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