Kevin Price
About Kevin Price
Kevin Price is a Senior Security Specialist at American Electric Power, with a background in military and civilian cybersecurity roles. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Technical and Applied Studies from Kent State University and a Master's degree in Information Management from Syracuse University.
Work at American Electric Power
Kevin Price has served as a Senior Security Specialist at American Electric Power since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to enhancing the company's cybersecurity infrastructure by implementing advanced security protocols. His expertise in troubleshooting complex information systems has been instrumental in addressing various information security challenges. Based in the Columbus, Ohio Area, he has been part of initiatives that align with national security standards, leveraging his military background to inform his approach to cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Price holds a Bachelor's degree in Technical and Applied Studies - Computer Technology from Kent State University, achieved in 2018. He also studied Project Management at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families in 2017. He earned an Associate's degree in General Studies from Columbia College between 2015 and 2017. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science in Information Management and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Information Security Management at Syracuse University from 2019 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and information systems.
Background
Kevin Price has a diverse background in both military and civilian cybersecurity roles. He served in the U.S. Navy as an IT Support Manager and Information Assurance Technician from 2014 to 2018, where he gained significant experience in information security. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Security Analyst at Fortress Information Security and as a Business Systems Analyst at PNC. His experience also includes a position as an IT Specialist (Contractor) at the Defense Logistics Agency. This varied background provides him with a unique perspective on information security challenges.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining American Electric Power, Kevin Price held several positions that contributed to his expertise in cybersecurity. He worked as a Security Analyst at Fortress Information Security from 2019 to 2020 and as a Business Systems Analyst at PNC in 2018. His earlier roles include serving as an IT Support Manager and Information Assurance Technician in the U.S. Navy from 2014 to 2018, and as an IT Support Analyst from 2012 to 2014. He also worked as an IT Specialist (Contractor) at the Defense Logistics Agency from 2018 to 2019.