Eric J. Smith is a skilled security professional with extensive experience in the cybersecurity field, currently serving as Security Engineer II at Optiv since December 2017, following their progression from Associate Security Engineer to Security Engineer I. Eric's early career included roles such as Network Support Technician at Covington Enterprises Incorporated and Insurance Service Professional at The Hanover Insurance Group. Eric began as a Background Employment Investigator at CACI International and holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs from The University of Georgia, along with an Associate of Arts from Central Texas College.