Kora Gwartney

Kora Gwartney has extensive work experience in the field of security and information systems. Kora currently works as a Security Engineer at Outside since March 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Cyber Security Engineer at La Jolla Logic starting from January 2017. Before that, they served as an Information Systems Security officer at Naval Medical Center San Diego from May 2014 to November 2016. Kora also gained experience as an Information System Technician in the US Navy from April 2012 to November 2016. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Cashier/Book Associate at Hastings Entertainment Inc. from September 2011 to April 2012. Kora also worked briefly as a Cashier at Western Gas Resources in August 2011 and as a Receptionist at Haven Family Clinic from December 2010 to July 2011.

Kora Gwartney's education history is as follows:

Kora graduated from Canon City High School in 2010 with a degree in Cyber Security.

From 2014 to 2019, they attended National University and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

In 2020 and 2021, they pursued a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations at Penn State University.

Currently, they are enrolled at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs where they are expected to complete their PhD in Security by 2030.

In addition to their formal education, Kora Gwartney has obtained multiple certifications. These include "Data Science & Analytics Career Paths & Certifications: First Steps" and "Data-Driven Network Security Essentials" from LinkedIn in 2021. In 2020, they obtained certifications such as "Essential Container Concepts" and "YAML Essentials" from Linux Academy. Furthermore, in 2019, they completed "PowerShell Desired State Configuration Essential Training" and "Windows Server 2016: DNS" from Lynda.com. Other certifications they have acquired include "Learning Cryptography and Network Security," "Learning Bash Scripting," "PowerShell 5 Essential Training," "Learning Linux Command Line," "AWS Cloud Practitioner," "Learning Cloud Computing: Serverless Computing," "Learning Cloud Computing: The Cloud and DevOps," and "Security Plus" from various institutions.