Christopher Horner

Christopher Horner has extensive work experience in information security and technology management. Christopher is currently the Information Security Program Director at Mspark, where they are responsible for developing and implementing information security architecture, controls, and procedures. Christopher has successfully deployed a backup/disaster recovery solution and manages the external Security Operations Center. Additionally, they evaluate the security of external vendors and tests hardware, firmware, and software for system security. Prior to their current role, Horner held the position of Information Security Program Manager at Mspark, where they performed similar responsibilities. Christopher also has experience as a Lead, Sr. Microsoft Solutions Engineer at Mspark and as a Lead, Microsoft O365 (Architect) Engineer at Concentrix. Horner's previous work experience includes serving as the IT Security and Infrastructure Manager and Sr. Project Manager at SEO Marketing Media Elite and as a Senior Signal Sergeant and Readiness NCO in the US Army, where they were responsible for managing telecommunications and information management networks.

Christopher Horner completed their education in the following chronological order:

1. From 2014 to 2016, Christopher attended Seminole State College of Florida, where they obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree. The field of study is not specified.

2. From 2016 to 2018, Christopher pursued a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Technology from Seminole State College of Florida.

3. In 2019 and 2020, Christopher enrolled in Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. During this period, they earned a Master's degree in Information Technology Management and a Graduate Certificate in Information Security.

In addition to their educational achievements, Christopher obtained various certifications:

1. Christopher became a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute in July 2020.

2. Christopher obtained the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from ISACA in July 2020.

3. Christopher received the CyberArk Certified Trustee certification from CyberArk in February 2020.

4. Christopher obtained the Security+ certification from CompTIA in May 2018.

5. Christopher earned the Network+ certification from CompTIA in April 2018.

6. Christopher completed the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification from Microsoft in February 2020.