Susan Colley

Volunteer Ops Tech at Information Technology Disaster Resource Center

Susan Colley has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Susan currently operates as a cybersecurity/IT consultant under their own business since 2017. Prior to this, they worked as a member of the Information Systems Security Association and as a volunteer operations technician for the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center. Susan also worked as a "Kick-Ass Civilian" for Team Rubicon, a self-employed contract chauffeur for both Lyft and Uber, and a mystery shopper for various companies until 2016 when they decided to dedicate herself fully to their cybersecurity education and career. Susan'searlier work experience includes roles such as an information technology engineer and support engineer for Hewlett-Packard Company, with responsibilities ranging from product demonstrations and customer support to serving as an administrative assistant.

Susan Colley's education history is as follows:

- From 2016 to 2018, they attended De Anza College and obtained an Advanced AA Enterprise Security Professional + Network Administration Certificate. Susan'sfield of study included cybersecurity, computer science, networking, and philosophy.

- In 2017, they enrolled at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to pursue studies in crisis, emergency, and disaster management. The degree name is not specified.

- In the same year, they also studied cybersecurity at TiffanyTechnology.com, but no degree name was mentioned.

- From 2016 to 2017, Susan attended Blackhat Webinars in the field of cybersecurity as an attendee.

- In 2015, they completed a Cryptography Certificate of Completion from Cybrary. Susan also participated in an FBI Cryptogram course.

- That same year, Susan studied privacy crimes: Definition & Enforcement at Santa Clara University School of Law. Susan also attended the Symposium Hosted by The Tech Museum in conjunction with the San Jose Museum of Art on Living in Public: (Re)negotiating Privacy+Security+Surveillance.

- In 2015, they completed the Complete Web Development Course from Udemy/StackSocial.

- From 2012 to 2015, Susan completed various courses in computer science and programming from Codecademy.

- In 2014, they attended a Computer and Network Security Seminar at SourceFire Security.

- Between 1990 and 1997, Susan also studied computer science at De Anza College, but no degree was obtained.

- In 1981, they attended West Valley College to study accounting.

- In 1980, Susan obtained the California High School Proficiency Exam from the California Department of Education.

Additionally, Susan Colley holds the following certifications:

- In January 2017, they obtained the Organizational Data Security Fundamentals certification from Cybrary.

- In November 2017, they obtained an Amateur Radio License from the Federal Communications Commission.

Moreover, in 2018, they participated in the ING3NIOUS cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection retreat. No degree was mentioned for this particular event.

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  • Volunteer Ops Tech

    February, 2017 - present

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