Mark Hairston

Mark Hairston is an experienced cyber security professional currently serving as a Cyber Security Architect at DISA since August 2016, while also holding the position of ISSO at Choisys Technology Inc. since November 2018. Additionally, Mark has been a Cyber Security Engineer with the Army National Guard and a Watch Officer ISSO Sr at SOC LLC since July 2015. With a comprehensive background in IT that began in the Army from 2005 to 2013, Mark has obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity Management and Policy from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Mark's credentials include multiple certifications such as CASP, VCP-DCV, SEC+, and ITIL v3, reflecting a strong foundation in cyber security and network operations.