James Saunders
Federal Leadership
James Saunders is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Office of Personnel Management, where he oversees cybersecurity efforts to protect the personal data of millions of federal employees. Saunders has played a critical role in improving OPM’s cybersecurity infrastructure, particularly following high-profile breaches in the past. In recent years, he has focused on implementing stronger encryption standards, enhancing incident response capabilities, and transitioning OPM’s systems to a more secure cloud-based environment with zero-trust security measures. Saunders’ leadership ensures the protection of sensitive federal employee information and supports broader federal initiatives in cybersecurity resilience.
