Ryan Epp

Ryan Epp has extensive experience in various roles related to account management, sales, cybersecurity, and information systems. Ryan currently works at Recorded Future as a Senior Account Manager, Federal. Prior to that, they were a Senior Public Sector Account Executive at Clarifai.

Before transitioning to the private sector, Ryan worked at Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC) from 2015 to 2022. During this time, they held several positions, including Director - DoD Sales, Program Manager, and Senior Cyber Security Engineer. In these roles, they were responsible for opportunity identification, team development, customer relations, and proposal management. Ryan also oversaw the information assurance and cybersecurity operations for various government contracts and led the United States Army Reserve HBSS team.

Ryan's career began in the United States Army Reserve, where they served from 2008 to 2015. Ryan held the position of Network Defender - Cyber Security Division, managing the Host Based Security System (HBSS) project for the entire Army Reserve Enterprise. Ryan was also involved in NAC, HBSS module implementation, and information assurance operations.

Prior to joining the Army Reserve, Ryan worked at the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command as the G-6 Information Systems Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC). Ryan was responsible for the management and migration of over 10,000 end user systems.

Earlier in their career, Ryan served as the Network Manager / Information Systems Supervisor at the 364th Civil Affairs Brigade, United States Army. In this role, they oversaw the Brigade Information Management Office and successfully managed the transfer of networks to a new facility.

Overall, Ryan Epp has a strong background in account management, sales, cybersecurity, and information systems, with extensive experience in both the private sector and the United States Army Reserve.

Ryan Epp's education history includes a Master of Ministry and Leadership degree from Western Seminary, which they completed from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Leadership from Charleston Southern University, where they studied from 2005 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Ryan Epp has obtained several certifications in the field of information security. Ryan is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certified by (ISC)², which they achieved in January 2015. Ryan also holds the GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) from GIAC Certifications, which they obtained in November 2013. Furthermore, they have acquired various certifications from GIAC Certifications, including the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in September 2014, the GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) in August 2014, the GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) in July 2014, the GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) in July 2014, and the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) in February 2014.

Ryan Epp has also pursued further certifications in the field, including the GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) and the GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) from the SANS Institute, although the specific details of when these certifications were obtained are not provided. Additionally, they have obtained certifications from the SANS Institute in areas such as GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Intense Hands-On Pen Testing Skill Development, GIAC Python for Penetration Testers, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), and GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC). Ryan Epp has also acquired certifications from DISA, including Host Based Security Systems Administrator (HBSS 201) and Host Based Security Systems Advanced Administrator (HBSS 301), as well as the Security+ certification from CompTIA.