Tamika

Tamika Bass

Cybersecurity Director
GFT

Tamika Bass is a distinguished Cybersecurity Director with over 17 years of experience leading cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives across complex environments. She previously served as the Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Georgia, where she supported statewide security programs and risk-based decision-making efforts.

Passionate about cybersecurity and education, Tamika is an active industry speaker and college professor who focuses on bridging the gap between technical security practices and effective communication. She is dedicated to helping organizations and professionals build resilient, informed, and security-aware cultures.

Tamika holds multiple industry certifications, including CCP, CISA, CRISC, HCISPP, and CBCP.

Sessions

Cybersecurity Challenges: Risks in the AEC Industry

Featuring Tamika Bass at 4:00 PM on Monday, May 4th.

As the AEC industry embraces digital tools like BIM, cloud platforms, and smart technologies, it faces growing cybersecurity risks. With many partners sharing sensitive project data, firms are more exposed to attacks such as ransomware, data theft, and supply chain disruptions. This presentation explores the unique challenges the industry faces, why it is an attractive…