Ian Cobia
Director-at-Large · U.S. Army Veteran
Ian Cobia is a U.S. Army veteran (Cavalry Scout) and cybersecurity professional dedicated to strengthening the resilience and integrity of defense and enterprise systems. His background in military service and cybersecurity enables him to approach complex challenges with discipline, accountability, risk awareness, and a mission-first mindset.
Ian assists SMS by helping ensure program planning, safety considerations, accountability measures, and long-term structure remain aligned with SMS standards. In this role, Ian provides oversight and guidance to support the Executive Director, ensuring programs develop responsibly, sustainably, and in accordance with Second Mission Shield’s mission.
He also contributes to broader organizational planning, helping ensure SMS systems, policies, and program structures are disciplined, scalable, and built for long-term sustainability.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of West Florida and an Associate of Science in Health Science from Kaplan University, along with multiple industry certifications that support his work in governance and risk management.
Outside of his professional role, Ian is passionate about hiking, traveling, and exploring new cultures through food, interests that reflect his appreciation for discipline, adaptability, and continuous growth.