Michael Hixon - CISSP, CEH, eCPPT, eWPT

Michael Hixon is a skilled and experienced professional with a background in cybersecurity and web application security. Michael has worked in various roles, including Sr. Security Engineer, Lead Security Engineer, Senior Web System Engineer, and CEO.

Michael began their career in 1992 as an Active Duty and later as a Reservist in the United States Marine Corps. Michael served as a Counterintelligence Agent, producing intelligence products and providing human and counterintelligence support.

In 1998, Michael joined Mantech International as a Web Administrator, managing an Apache Web Server for the U.S. Army's Counter-narcotics Command and Management System.

Michael later worked as a Lead Backend Developer, Senior Web System Engineer, and Consultant at Booz-Allen & Hamilton, where they performed database engineering, cold fusion development, and internet security tasks.

In 1999, Michael worked as a Programmer at the American Red Cross and as a Lead Security Engineer, Senior Web System Engineer, and Consultant at Vista RMS, where they provided web-based services and solutions to government and commercial clients.

From 2000 to 2004, Michael served as a Lead Security Engineer and Senior Web System Engineer at the Federal Aviation Administration, overseeing web operations, performing penetration testing, and ensuring internet security.

In 2013, they joined Apptitude, LLC as the Lead Security Engineer, Senior Web Application Security Engineer, and Lead Web System Engineer. Michael specialized in web application vulnerability scanning and provided professional services to clients.

Since 2015, Michael has been working at Network Designs, Inc. as a Senior Security Engineer, utilizing enterprise tools to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in client systems.

Overall, Michael Hixon has a strong background in cybersecurity, web application security, and system administration, making him a valuable asset in the field.

Michael Hixon earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Kennedy Western University from 1994 to 1998. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Oak Park Road Baptist Church School in Madison County, VA from 1986 to 1990. In terms of additional certifications, Michael obtained a Certified CSF Practitioner (CCSFP) credential from HITRUST in April 2020. Michael also obtained the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification from EC-Council in March 2014. Additionally, Michael acquired the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification in 2010. Other certifications include "Learning the OWASP Top 10" from LinkedIn in February 2019, as well as various technical certifications such as Google Search Appliance, Advanced Fusebox, JavaScript, Top Gun Cold Fusion, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, and Microsoft Visual Interdev 6.0, all obtained in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Finally, Michael holds the eCPPT (eLearnSecurity Certified Professional Penetration Tester) certification from eLearnSecurity.