Kenny Lightner

Kenny Lightner is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Deputy Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at Millennium Corporation, where the focus is on transitioning legacy DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process to the Risk Management Framework. Previous roles include Associate Vice President of IT Security Operations at Mr. Cooper, overseeing a team responsible for maintaining cybersecurity applications and leading re-architecture initiatives. Other notable positions include Cyber Security Engineer at EliteTech Associates, Senior Information Assurance Engineer at Apex Systems, and various roles at ITT Exelis, AUSGAR Technologies INC, and Booz Allen Hamilton, where responsibilities ranged from vulnerability management and compliance testing to validating security controls for NASA and Air Force programs. Education includes ongoing studies for a Doctor of Education at Liberty University, a BA in History from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.