Samantha Cowan

Samantha Cowan, MBA, has a diverse range of professional experiences spanning various industries. Samantha is currently the Director of Information Security at Nylas, where they provide strategic leadership and optimization of business processes. Prior to Nylas, Samantha worked as an Independent Consultant, specializing in information security and compliance. Samantha has delivered insightful presentations at various conferences and events, addressing topics such as API security, career management, and corporate risk. Samantha also has experience at HackerOne, where they served as the Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), and OneLogin, where they were the Director of Compliance and later the Compliance Manager. Additionally, Samantha has held positions at CoverHound, Zenefits, and the Social Security Administration, where they developed their skills in security engineering and technical support. Samantha began their career in the public sector, working for the National Park Service and the City of Cordova Police Department. Overall, Samantha's work experience reflects their expertise in information security, compliance, strategic planning, process optimization, budget management, and team leadership.

Samantha Cowan, MBA, has a diverse education history. In 2014, they obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2014, Samantha completed two graduate certificates in Foundations of Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Technology, also at the University of Maryland Global Campus. In 2012 and 2013, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Cybersecurity from the same institution. Moreover, Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Oregon State University, earned between 2010 and 2011. Additionally, they completed coursework in Political Science and Government at Southern Oregon University, the University of Oregon, and Lane Community College between 2000 and 2010. Samantha's dedication to continuous learning is evident through their certifications, including the GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) obtained in 2016, the GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) obtained in 2015, and multiple LinkedIn certifications in various areas, attained from 2021 to 2022.