John Morrissey
About John Morrissey
John Morrissey serves as the Director of Cryptocurrency Operations and Compliance at Arete Incident Response, where he focuses on the cyber incident life cycle. With a background in digital forensics and extensive experience in various leadership roles, he has developed expertise in assisting government and commercial sectors with technology implementation.
Current Role at Arete Incident Response
John Morrissey serves as the Director of Cryptocurrency Operations and Compliance at Arete Incident Response. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this role, he focuses on cryptocurrency operations and compliance, emphasizing the entire cyber incident life cycle. His expertise aids in navigating the complexities of cryptocurrency within the context of cybersecurity.
Previous Experience at Guidance Software, Inc.
Prior to his current role, John Morrissey worked at Guidance Software, Inc. as the Senior Director for Federal and South East operations from 2011 to 2016. His tenure lasted five years in Dulles, Virginia. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing operations and ensuring compliance within federal sectors, leveraging his extensive knowledge in digital forensics and cybersecurity.
Educational Background
John Morrissey holds a Master's degree in Information Systems from George Mason University. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Decision Sciences and Information Systems from the same institution. Additionally, he has a Professional Certificate in Data Science from Harvard University. His educational background supports his expertise in technology implementation and data management.
Career Path and Expertise
John Morrissey's career includes various leadership roles across multiple organizations. He served as the Professional Services Director at MicroStrategy from 2009 to 2011 and as Managing Director at Perficient from 2017 to 2018. He also held the position of Customer Success Director at Lucidworks from 2018 to 2019. His skills encompass triage, digital forensics, malware reverse engineering, and testifying expertise, which contribute to his successful track record in overcoming complex business challenges.
Contributions to National Defense and Civilian Agencies
Throughout his career, John Morrissey has focused on assisting National Defense, Civilian Agencies, and Commercial Enterprises with technology implementation. His work emphasizes the importance of compliance and operational efficiency in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly in relation to cryptocurrency operations.