Cory Minor, Cissp
About Cory Minor, Cissp
Cory Minor is a Senior Cloud Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity and information assurance. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Lockheed Martin and AIS, and currently serves as a Lead Instructor at ThriveDX.
Current Role at AIS
Cory Minor serves as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Applied Information Sciences (AIS) since 2021. In this role, he focuses on cloud security measures and strategies, ensuring the integrity and security of cloud-based systems. His responsibilities include implementing security protocols and conducting risk assessments to protect sensitive data.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Cory Minor has a diverse background in cybersecurity, having worked at several organizations. He was employed at Lockheed Martin as a Classified Cybersecurity professional from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he held the position of Information Assurance Engineer at JANUS Research Group from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes performing DoD Assessment & Authorization activities in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Educational Background
Cory Minor earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology from the University of Cincinnati, completing his studies from 2015 to 2018. This academic foundation has equipped him with essential knowledge and skills in information technology and cybersecurity, contributing to his professional development in the field.
Professional Development and Teaching
In addition to his engineering role, Cory Minor has been a Lead Instructor at ThriveDX (formerly HackerU) since 2021. In this capacity, he educates and trains individuals in cybersecurity practices, sharing his expertise and experience with the next generation of professionals in the field.
Contributions to Security Practices
Throughout his career, Cory Minor has contributed to various security practices, including generating metric reports based on team activity and creating System Security Plans (SSP) and their appendices. He has utilized tools such as the SCAP Compliance Checker and STIG Viewer to conduct technical reviews and develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for security compliance.