Lesley H. Bernys
Executive Director of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime CenterLesley H. Bernys, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Executive Director of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, Linthicum, Maryland. He leads DC3 in providing innovative capabilities and services, including digital and multimedia forensics, vulnerability disclosure, cyber training, technical solutions and analysis. He leads cooperation with law enforcement, cybersecurity and national security partners globally. DC3 is a Federal Cyber Center, and a Field Operating Agency aligned with the Department of the Air Force Inspector General.
A career civil servant and Special Agent, Mr. Bernys joined the Air Force Office of Special Investigations in 2003 upon graduating from the University of Tampa. Mr. Bernys has directed and led law enforcement and counterintelligence investigations and operations at every Air Force level. He has served as a Special Agent in Charge, Deputy Director of the AFOSI Office of Special Projects, the Command Counterintelligence Coordinating Authority at U.S. Cyber Command, and a Defense Legislative Fellow in the U.S. Senate. Prior to his appointment to the Senior Executive Service, Mr. Bernys served as AFOSI’s Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology Services and Solutions. In that capacity, he was responsible for leading enterprise Information Technology operations valued at $200 million supporting 3,500 AFOSI employees at over 300 locations worldwide.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Association—Outstanding Civilian Program Manager of the Year
Air Force Office of Special Investigations Command Senior Civilian of the Year
AFOSI Team of the Year
Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Air and Space Meritorious Civilian Service Award (x5)
Air and Space Exemplary Civilian Service Award