Eric Carlson

Eric Carlson is a Junior Security Analyst at Apex Systems, currently contracting for First Energy Corp. in the Transmission Security Operations Center, focusing on incident response and event analysis. Carlson has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having served as a Cyber Security Analyst at The University of Akron, where responsibilities included investigating device-based alerts and assessing network vulnerabilities. Additionally, Carlson has a background in law enforcement, holding various positions such as Criminal Investigator and Sergeant with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, along with earlier roles in policing. A professional photographer since 2017, Carlson captures wildlife and landscapes while managing digital photographic equipment. Carlson holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems/Cybersecurity/Computer Forensics from The University of Akron and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Electronic Commerce from the University of Phoenix.