Chris Reagan
About Chris Reagan
Chris Reagan serves as the Incident Response Lead at Arete Incident Response, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in cybersecurity, having held positions at the United States Army, PwC, and Verizon Wireless, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Work at Arete
Chris Reagan has served as the Incident Response Lead at Arete Incident Response since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading incident response efforts, managing security incidents, and coordinating with teams to mitigate threats. His experience in cybersecurity and incident management contributes to Arete's mission of providing effective security solutions.
Education and Expertise
Chris Reagan earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland Global Campus, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices, enhancing his capabilities in his current role and previous positions.
Background
Chris Reagan's professional background includes significant experience in cybersecurity and information security roles. He worked as an Information Security Analyst for the United States Army from 2013 to 2015 in Tacoma, WA. Prior to that, he served as a System Administrator for the Army in Daegu, South Korea, from 2012 to 2013. His diverse experience spans both military and civilian sectors.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Arete, Chris Reagan held several key positions in cybersecurity. He worked as a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at PwC from 2016 to 2021, where he conducted large-scale user access and permissions reviews. He also served as an IT Security Analyst at TwinStar Credit Union for five months in 2015 and as an Account Executive at Verizon Wireless from 2006 to 2010 in Philadelphia, PA.
Cybersecurity Initiatives
Throughout his career, Chris Reagan has been involved in various cybersecurity initiatives. He performed social engineering tests to assess organizational security vulnerabilities and executed web application security assessments to identify potential threats. Additionally, he carried out internal, external, and physical security penetration tests to evaluate security measures, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing security protocols.