Aaron D. Lancaster

Aaron D. Lancaster has over 10 years of experience in the information security field. In 2015, they began their career as an Information Security Team Lead at TekLinks. Aaron D. then moved to Experis in 2017 as an Information Security Investigator and Global Shift Lead for Cisco Systems. In the same year, they also worked as a Senior Security Engineer at rmsource, Inc. From 2018 to 2019, they worked as a Corporate Information Security Officer at BB&T. From 2019 to 2020, they worked as a Security Researcher and Lead Security Engineer at Mastercard. In 2021, they founded and developed 1 Ping Security Co., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SD-VOSB), and also worked as a Sr. Security Architect at Bright Tech Consulting and a Teaching Assistant for SEC510 Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP at SANS Institute. Currently, they are a Chief Information Security Officer (virtual) at General Informatics, leading advisory and managed security services and managing ISO and SOC2 compliance programs.

Aaron D. Lancaster has an extensive education history. Aaron D. obtained a High School Diploma from Troy Athens High School in 2000. Aaron D. then attended Kettering University from 2000-2002, studying Electrical Engineering. From 2002-2004, they attended Cedarville University and studied Management Information Systems. From 2007-2012, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Aeronautics. Aaron D. also obtained a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance. In 2016, they obtained a Graduate Certificate from SANS Technology Institute in Pentesting and Ethical Hacking. Aaron D. is currently in the process of obtaining a Graduate Studies degree from SANS Technology Institute in Information Security Engineering, which they are expected to complete in 2021. Aaron D. is also expected to obtain a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Certification from Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy in 2023. In addition to their educational qualifications, Aaron D. Lancaster has obtained numerous certifications, including Cybersecurity Careers: Getting Started as a CISO from LinkedIn, Ethical Hacking: Hacking IoT Devices from LinkedIn, Amateur Radio General Class License from the Federal Communications Commission, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (Guidance V3.0) from the Cloud Security Alliance, Airman Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot - Instrument Helicopter Rating from the FAA, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from Int'l Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)2, GIAC Python Coder (GPYC) from GIAC Certifications, GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) from GIAC Certifications, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) from GIAC, GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) from GIAC Certifications, GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) from GIAC Certifications, GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) from GIAC Certifications, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) from GIAC, GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) from GIAC Certifications, GIAC Certified Project Manager Certification (GCPM) from GIAC Certifications, AlienVault Security Engineer Certified (AVSE) from AlienVault, and Commercial Airman - Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft System from the Federal Aviation Administration.