Nicole Thrash
About Nicole Thrash
Nicole Thrash is an Information System Security Manager with extensive experience in risk management and information assurance. She has a strong educational background in computer information systems and has held various roles in the United States Air Force and other organizations.
Work at Applied Research Solutions
Nicole Thrash serves as the Information System Security Manager at Applied Research Solutions. In this role, she conducts Risk Management Framework activities in accordance with DoDI 8510.01. She ensures that Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements are met as per DoDI 8520.02. Additionally, she assesses Information Assurance (IA) controls and provides information security for networked systems. Her work is critical in maintaining the security and integrity of information systems within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Thrash holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems/Computer Forensics from DeVry University, where she studied from 2012 to 2018. She also earned an Associate's Degree in Information Systems Management from the Community College of the Air Force, focusing on Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance. Furthermore, she obtained an Associate's Degree in Education and Training Management from the same institution. Nicole has also studied Engineering at Western Oklahoma State College, achieving an AAS in Physical and Engineering Sciences.
Background in the United States Air Force
Nicole Thrash has an extensive background in the United States Air Force, where she served in various roles over 17 years. She worked as an Information Assurance Manager from 2000 to 2017, focusing on information security. Additionally, she held positions as Security Manager and Combat Crew Communications NCOIC, contributing to operational security and communications. Her experience also includes serving as a Unit Deployment Manager from 2015 to 2017 in Guam and Altus, Oklahoma, and as NCOIC of Cyber Surety in the US Air Force Reserve from 2018 to 2021.
Current Role at Team National
In addition to her role at Applied Research Solutions, Nicole Thrash has been an Independent Marketing Director at Team National since 2009. Based in Altus, Oklahoma, she has maintained this position for 15 years, where she engages in marketing and business development activities. This role complements her technical expertise by allowing her to apply her skills in a different context, contributing to her professional growth.