Marrio Vida McLaurin, MBA, CISSP

Marrio Vida McLaurin, MBA, CISSP, has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Marrio Vida is currently working as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Central Florida, where they teach cybersecurity courses.

Prior to their current role, McLaurin founded and served as the CEO of Dark Matter Logistics, a company focused on cybersecurity solutions. Marrio Vida also worked as the Director of IT and Security at Arlo Solutions.

McLaurin has also been involved in various roles within the United States Air Force and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In the Air Force, they served as a Senior RMF/Authorizing Official (AO) Support to DAF Cyberspace Innovation and Cyber Technical Director. At the USDA, they led the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Strategy, Implementation, and Policy.

Marrio Vida has also worked as a Senior Cybersecurity/Policy Support to the Department of the Air Force (DAF), Senior Strategic Cybersecurity & Enterprise Security Risk OT/ICS SME at USAF HQ CISO, and Director of Global Security Solutions (IT/OT) at Fortress Information Security.

McLaurin's earlier experiences include roles at Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) HQ and CNO/Navy Cyber Security Division (Navy HQ CISO), where they played significant roles in cybersecurity program management and governance.

Overall, McLaurin's work experience demonstrates their expertise and leadership in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and program development.

Marrio Vida McLaurin, MBA, CISSP, has an extensive educational background. In 1998 to 1999, they attended Marion Military Institute, where they obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. Marrio Vida then enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force from 2000 to 2001, focusing on Electrical and Network Systems Technology, specifically Communications-Computer Systems Control.

Continuing their education, McLaurin pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a concentration in Management from the University of Phoenix, from 2009 to 2012.

Taking their dedication to education further, McLaurin attended Webster University from 2012 to 2014, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Marrio Vida'sfield of study during this time was Business Administration and Management, with a focus on General management.

In addition to their academic achievements, McLaurin has also obtained several certifications. In January 2016, they obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)². Furthermore, McLaurin has additional certifications such as the CompTIA Security + ce and CompTIA Network + ce, both earned from CompTIA. The specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.