Scott Christensen, Mam, Ci
About Scott Christensen, Mam, Ci
Scott Christensen serves as the Director of Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Intelligence at CommonSpirit Health, bringing extensive experience in information security and incident response. He has held various leadership roles in cybersecurity and has contributed to the field through teaching and presenting at conferences.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Scott Christensen serves as the Director of Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Intelligence at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity strategy and incident response capabilities. His role involves overseeing threat intelligence initiatives and ensuring the security of sensitive health information.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current role, Scott Christensen worked at Bank of the West as Vice President - CyberSecurity Manager from 2014 to 2020. He was responsible for Information Security Operations and Vulnerability Management. His earlier experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, where he served as a Security Business Practices Consultant and later as Manager of Security Consulting, Security Engineering & Business Practices.
Educational Background
Scott Christensen has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Bellevue University in 1993 and a Master's degree in Business Management from the same institution in 1996. He also studied Political Science at the University of North Dakota from 1980 to 1982 and completed Law Enforcement Certification at the Nebraska State Patrol Academy in 1984.
Teaching and Lecturing Experience
Scott Christensen has extensive experience in academia. He served as an Adjunct Professor at Bellevue University from 2009 to 2015, teaching courses related to Criminal Justice Administration. Additionally, he has been a guest lecturer in a Masters of Forensic Science program, focusing on Digital Investigations, and has lectured at Nebraska Wesleyan University from 2013 to 2016.
Contributions to Information Security Community
Scott Christensen is actively engaged in the information security community. He has presented at various conferences on topics such as Cyber Incident Response and Mobile Device Management. He has also created and presented training programs over 200 times across the United States and Canada, sharing his expertise in computer forensics, information assurance, and enterprise governance.