Chris N.

Chris N. has been working in the IT and security field since 1990. Chris started as a Systems Analyst at the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research, where they provided IT support for the agency. Chris then became the Network Manager at Texas A&M University in 1994. In 2005, they joined K2Share as the Principal Cyber Systems Architect, where they have been ever since. In this role, they have been responsible for technical security and IT project management, serving as the DHS Information Systems Security Officer for a major TSA application. Chris has also managed a team of technical security analysts and engineers, and been responsible for FISMA C&A documentation and DoDI 8500. 10, FISMA, DIACAP, DISA STIGS and NIST guidelines.

Chris N. has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Tarleton State University. In September 2021, they obtained a variety of certifications from LinkedIn, including Data Ethics: Managing Your Private Customer Data, Docker on AWS, Framing Cloud Discussions for the C-Suite, IT Security: Key Policies and Resources, Implementing a Privacy, Risk, and Assurance Program, Make the Move from Individual Contributor to Manager, New Manager Foundations, Penetration Testing: Advanced Web Testing, Performing a Technical Security Audit and Assessment, Privacy by Design: Data Classification, The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape, Top 10 Security Features to Enable within Microsoft 365, and Understanding and Prioritizing Data Privacy. Chris also holds certifications from ISACA (CISM and CRISC), (ISC)2 (CISSP), SANS Institute (GICSP), and Project Management Institute (PMP).