MacKenize Morris

Mackenize Morris is an experienced professional in the field of cyber security and education, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor teaching Network Security at the University of South Carolina Aiken since August 2023. As an Associate Principal Consultant at Dragos, Inc. and Principal Consultant at Danegeld Security, Mackenize specializes in ICS cyber security consulting and the development of risk management frameworks for operational technology environments. Previous roles include Cyber Security Lead at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, focusing on compliance and quality service in industrial control systems, and positions at TCube Solutions and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where work involved internet of things solutions and research in fire propagation. Mackenize holds a Master's degree in Information Security Engineering from the SANS Technology Institute, an MBA in Economics from the University of South Carolina, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution.