Jacqueline A. Biggio
Jacqueline Biggio is a highly accomplished technology executive and mentor, currently serving as the Senior Director of U.S. Public Sector Channels at Menlo Security. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, she has built a cybersecurity practice generating $250 million in revenue, leveraging her expertise in channel strategy, data governance, and market-leading technologies to deliver innovative solutions for government clients.
Beyond her professional achievements, Jacqueline is deeply committed to empowering women in STEM, co-founding Women in Tech initiatives at both Varonis and Commvault, and mentoring the next generation of female leaders in the field. Her dedication to service extends beyond the tech industry. Jacqueline has been a motivational speaker for inner-city youth in Chicago, inspiring students to pursue their dreams, and she volunteers as a second-grade religious education teacher, guiding children through milestones such as First Communion and First Confession. Additionally, she serves as President for Legion of Mary Presidium in Ashburn VA, organizing visits to the elderly and homebound in her community, reflecting her lifelong commitment to giving back. Jacqueline’s journey to the top of the tech industry was shaped by perseverance, resilience and never give up attitude.
Jacqueline is a trailblazer and she was determined to attend college even though no one from her family had attended before. Coming from a family of humble means she worked two jobs while attending Radford University to accomplish the goal to graduate debt-free. She is passionate about wellness, biohacking, and continuous learning. Jacqueline balances her career with personal growth through audiobooks and personal optimization practices. She believes strongly you should challenge yourself every year to learn something new. Don't be the same person you were last year, expand, grow and be a better version of you. Looking ahead, she aspires to advance to VP of North America Partnerships, write a book, and ultimately lead a charity organization, continuing to blend professional excellence with meaningful community impact.
Don't let others determine your destiny; always remember you possess the power to forge your own path, you create it!
• Radford University- B.S.
• 2019 Quota Overachiever
• Most Impactful Contributor
• MVP Award
• Motivational Guest Speaker
• Friend of Marketing Award
• Channel Team of the Quarter
• Symantec Channel Account Manager of the Quarter
• Loudon Golf & Country Club USTA Tennis Player
• AFCEA
• Forever Homes
• Saint Theresa Catholic Church
• Legion on Mary
• Symantec Women Action Network (SWAN)
• Coach for Boys Basketball - Farmwell Station League
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to integrity, resilience, commitment to life-long learning, and never give up attitude. Early mentors opened the door to the tech industry and shaped my leadership style, providing me with guidance that it’s possible to achieve extraordinary results—like building a $250 million cybersecurity practice. My discipline, determination, and continuous pursuit of educational growth through reading books, taking online classes, biohacking to keep healthy, all play a key role in driving my success. In addition to the mindset, if you fall down, get back up.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received, to recognize that failure is part of the journey to success. Understanding that, taught me to stay, humble, ask questions and always willing to reinvent myself in the fast-paced world of the Public Sector cybersecurity market. Be coachable, and do more listening than talking. Understand your customer, what their needs are, help them to achieve the outcome they need. Building trust with your customer is key to having meaningful long term relationships. People buy from people.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering this industry to take ownership of their career, challenge themselves every day, and step forward confidently in male-driven environments. Be kind to yourself when you make mistakes. Take them as an opportunity to learn. Seek mentors, ask questions, study the field deeply, stay adaptable, and build your personal brand—don’t wait to be invited into the room. Prepare so well, that you’re impossible to overlook!
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges in my field are the rapid evolution of cybersecurity threats, keeping pace with emerging AI technologies, addressing gender imbalances in leadership, and building trust within government sectors. At the same time, there are tremendous opportunities to use AI to enhance partnerships, create safer public-sector digital environments, expand STEM mentorship for future women technologists, and lead large-scale cybersecurity initiatives as government reliance on digital infrastructure grows.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are integrity, faith, service to others, being brave to take risk, have a positive attitude, continuous learning, and leading by example. I strive to embody these in both my professional life—guiding teams and advancing cybersecurity initiatives—and my personal life. If you want something or have a goal you have set for yourself. You can't give up and must push through the hard times. You must be your biggest cheerleader and not listen to those who will tell you, you can't do that.