About Us
The FITSI Foundation is a 501c3 public charity that focuses on Cyber Education. The FITSI Foundation is the philanthropic sister organization of the Federal IT Security Institute (https://www.fitsi.org).
The FITSI Foundation is overseen by a Board of Directors and run by an Execurive Director. Their BIOs are listed below.
Board of Directors
Jim Wiggins
Jim has over 26 years of direct experience in the design, operation, management, and auditing of information technology systems, with the past 21 years focused on information systems security. He possesses an extensive background in technical education and specializes in security certification courses targeted at federal and government contracting clients.
Today, Jim is the Founder and Executive Director of the FITSI Foundation. The FITSI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that focuses on cyber education and serves as the philanthropic sister organization to the Federal IT Security Institute. The FITSI Foundation operates the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA). More information on the FITSI Foundation can be found at: https://www.fitsifoundation.org.
Jim is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI). FITSI is a 501(c)(6) non-profit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI offers a role-based IT security certification program aimed at the federal workforce. More information on FITSI can be found at: https://www.fitsi.org.
Additionally, Jim is the Founder and Principal at Securible, LLC. Securible is an information security service provider that offers cyber training programs to organizations of all sizes. At Securible, Jim has taught IT security certification courses such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Ethical Hacking, RMF, Security+, and other courses requested by Securible's clients. Currently, Jim provides education and training support for the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). More information on Securible can be found at: https://www.securible.com.
In 2020, Jim launched a TV show focused on cybersecurity called "Cybersecurity Today." The show can be viewed in the Washington, DC area, and episodes can be streamed online at the following website: https://www.cybersecuritytoday.org.
In 2019, FCW named Jim to the "Federal 100" for his tireless efforts in promoting cybersecurity education across all branches of the federal government.
In 2011, the Federal Information Systems Security Educators' Association (FISSEA) named him "Educator of the Year" for the ongoing impact he has made in the federal workforce.
Jim holds the following IA/IT security certifications: CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CGRC (CAP), CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M.
Executive Director
Jim Wiggins
Jim has over 26 years of direct experience in the design, operation, management, and auditing of information technology systems, with the past 21 years focused on information systems security. He possesses an extensive background in technical education and specializes in security certification courses targeted at federal and government contracting clients.
Today, Jim is the Founder and Executive Director of the FITSI Foundation. The FITSI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that focuses on cyber education and serves as the philanthropic sister organization to the Federal IT Security Institute. The FITSI Foundation operates the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA). More information on the FITSI Foundation can be found at: https://www.fitsifoundation.org.
Jim is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI). FITSI is a 501(c)(6) non-profit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI offers a role-based IT security certification program aimed at the federal workforce. More information on FITSI can be found at: https://www.fitsi.org.
Additionally, Jim is the Founder and Principal at Securible, LLC. Securible is an information security service provider that offers cyber training programs to organizations of all sizes. At Securible, Jim has taught IT security certification courses such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Ethical Hacking, RMF, Security+, and other courses requested by Securible's clients. Currently, Jim provides education and training support for the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). More information on Securible can be found at: https://www.securible.com.
In 2020, Jim launched a TV show focused on cybersecurity called "Cybersecurity Today." The show can be viewed in the Washington, DC area, and episodes can be streamed online at the following website: https://www.cybersecuritytoday.org.
In 2019, FCW named Jim to the "Federal 100" for his tireless efforts in promoting cybersecurity education across all branches of the federal government.
In 2011, the Federal Information Systems Security Educators' Association (FISSEA) named him "Educator of the Year" for the ongoing impact he has made in the federal workforce.
Jim holds the following IA/IT security certifications: CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, CAP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M.
*The FITSI Foundation is a 501c3 public charity and is recognized by Internal Revenue Service as such. All donations made to the Foundation are fully deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.