Christopher Hecker

Christopher Hecker, PhD, is currently the Manager of the Security Operations Center at Huntress, a position they have held since 2024. They previously served as a Senior Threat Hunter at CrowdStrike and held various roles, including Special Agent and SWAT Team Operator at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Christopher's educational background includes a PhD in Computer Security from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, along with multiple certifications from the SANS Technology Institute in cybersecurity. Their early career featured roles in chemical engineering and laboratory work, demonstrating a diverse foundation in both science and security fields.