Colton Bates

Colton Bates is a seasoned security professional currently serving as a Security Analyst I at Dark Matter Technologies since February 2024. Previous experience includes a role as a SOC General Support Technician at Atlantic.Net Inc. and as an Information Technology Security Analyst at Gypsy Salt, where responsibilities included evaluating and improving information security infrastructure and administering perimeter security systems. Colton has also worked in various customer service and safety-focused positions at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, where practical experience in safety, emergency response, and customer interaction was gained. Colton holds a Master of Science in Cyber Security from Bellevue University, a Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida, and an Associate's degree from Valencia College.