Chris Foster

Chris Foster has a diverse work experience in the field of technology consulting. Chris started their career as a Desktop Support at Nortel in 1997 and worked there until 2001. Then, they joined Northrop Grumman as a Sr. Engineer from 2001 to 2004. After that, they worked at Intellinet Corporation as a Sr. Consultant from 2004 to 2008.

In 2008, Chris joined Microsoft Corporation as a Sr. Consultant in their US Public Sector, specifically serving the Department of Defense. Their responsibilities included IT strategy development, solution architecture and implementation, security assessment and hardening, and solution delivery management. Chris worked at Microsoft until 2013.

In 2013, Chris joined iVision as a Senior Consultant. At iVision, they provided consulting services to clients on Microsoft products and technologies, with a focus on cloud computing and its benefits for IT operations. In March 2018, they were promoted to Principal Consultant and continued to provide valuable services to clients.

Chris Foster has a strong educational background in cybersecurity and information systems security. From 2015 to 2019, Chris attended the University of Maryland Global Campus, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity Management and Policy. During their time at the University of Maryland, Chris focused on computer and information systems security as well as information assurance.

Prior to attending the University of Maryland, Chris spent two years at Stanly Community College (SCC) from 2013 to 2015. Although no specific degree was mentioned, Chris studied cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism at SCC.

In addition to their formal education, Chris has obtained several certifications to further enhance their expertise in the field. These certifications include the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)², which was obtained in April 2022. They have also received the ISO 22301 Lead Implementer certification from the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board in September 2021. It is mentioned that Chris has the Security+ certification from CompTIA, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.