Chris Cooper

Chris is a Charleston, South Carolina Native with over 15 years of work experience providing full life cycle support of computer software, hardware, and applications. Chris has a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and is continuously learning about new cybersecurity threats. Additionally, he has two years of experience working with a Big 4 Global Accounting and Consulting firm as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst. Chris synthesizes and analyzes Intelligence sources, creating finished Intelligence to defend the enterprise and operating a global threat intelligence function for a 40-billion-dollar multinational firm. He has also worked with the Department of Defense (DoD), US Navy, Defense Health Agency (DHA), Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on various projects over the years.

About Me:

Chris enjoys strength training and riding his Peloton bike; find him on the tag #CyberSecurityRiders and @cjcoopersc. In addition, he is an espresso guy, amateur barista, BBQ – Pork: Ketchup or Vinegar based, sauce connoisseur. Chris is a Disney World goer with his partner in crime. He would like to travel the world but is stuck in the queue at Epcot. However, his next stop is France or Italy when a Disney Trip is not Planned.

Service and Methodology: PPT-- People, Process, and Technology.

People first; they have insights that need to be discussed without reprisal. Technology is a constant change, but relationships are the ones that last. So get to where the people trust management and feedback.

It began with "how/why does this process happen" is there anything that needs to be modified or removed to make the process work more efficiently.

Technology is changing, and Security is an afterthought with build MVP. Let's change that!

Certifications:

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP),

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH),

CompTIA PenTest+,

CompTIA Linux+ (Powered by LPI),

CCNA Security,

CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND,

CCNA Routing, and Switching,

CompTIA Project+,

CompTIA Network+,

GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Education:

Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology - Security

Disclaimers: Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.