Jason is a seasoned Security Engineer with over 16 years of IT experience, specializing in cybersecurity. Born and raised in Kansas, Jason's passion for technology began early with him building his first computer as a teenager. He pursued his IT studies at Ottawa University before joining the US Navy in 2004 as an Information Systems Technician. During his service, Jason managed networks for over 2000 users, obtained his Security+ certification, and held a Top Secret Security Clearance.After his military career, Jason attended Centriq Training, where he completed the Network Administrator Program and earned his CompTIA A+ and GIAC Incident Handler certifications. He held roles as desktop support at Terracon Consultants Inc. and G.E.H.A. Later he served as a Security Engineer for CenturyLink and Nebraska Furniture Mart, where he was the initial contact for information security incidents, conducted threat analysis, and implemented response plans. Currently, Jason works as an IT consultant, leveraging his extensive experience to provide expert guidance and solutions in the field of cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.