Nick Waldmann

Nick Waldmann has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Nick currently holds the position of Vice President Cybersecurity at MAX Credit Union. Prior to this, Nick worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at River Region Technical Solutions, and as a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Information Systems Security Manager at Oasis Systems LLC. Notably, Nick has also served in various roles in the United States Air Force, including Cyber Systems Operations Craftsman, Manager in different capacities, Program/Project Manager, and Supervisor. Additionally, they worked as a PC Sales & Repair Technician at Best Buy Geek Squad.

Nick Waldmann's education history is as follows:

- From 2019 to 2021, they attended the SANS Technology Institute and obtained a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Defense Operations.

- From 2014 to 2017, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Information Technology Management at Trident University International.

- In 2004, they completed a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from American InterContinental University.

- From 1998 to 2011, they attended the Community College of the Air Force and received an Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Systems Management.

- In 2004, they also earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from American InterContinental University.

- Currently, they are pursuing another Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management at the SANS Technology Institute, which they started in 2022 and is expected to complete in 2024.

In addition to their formal education, Nick Waldmann has also obtained various certifications, including:

- GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) from GIAC Certifications in August 2023.

- 2023 RSAC | SANS CISO Boot Camp from SANS Institute in April 2023.

- GIAC Law of Data Security & Investigations (GLEG) from GIAC Certifications in February 2023.

- GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) from GIAC Certifications in October 2022.

- GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) from GIAC Certifications in July 2022.

- Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP) from (ISC)² in June 2021.

- GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) from GIAC Certifications in January 2021.

- GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) from GIAC Certifications in August 2020.

- GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) from GIAC Certifications in May 2020.

- CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification from CompTIA in January 2020.

- CompTIA Security Analytics Expert – CSAE Stackable Certification from CompTIA in January 2020.

- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional – CSAP Stackable Certification from CompTIA in January 2020.

- GIAC Advisory Board from GIAC Certifications in December 2019.

- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) from GIAC Certifications in December 2019.

- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 10 from Microsoft in May 2018.

- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from Project Management Institute in April 2018.

- Project+ from CompTIA in March 2018.

- ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice in February 2018.

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² in January 2018.

- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) from CompTIA in July 2017.