Mc Kenzie Shannon
About Mc Kenzie Shannon
Mc Kenzie Shannon is an Account Representative specializing in Infrastructure Protection at Fortra, where she promotes cybersecurity solutions. She has a background in public relations and hospitality management, with previous roles at Cintas, Digital Defense, and Insight Global.
Current Role at Fortra
Mc Kenzie Shannon serves as an Account Representative in Infrastructure Protection at Fortra, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on promoting automated penetration testing and vulnerability management solutions aimed at safeguarding organizations from cyber threats. Her responsibilities include representing a variety of cybersecurity solutions, such as Cobalt Strike, Outflank (OST), Core Impact, Digital Defense, and Beyond Security. Mc Kenzie operates from Jacksonville, Florida, where she applies her expertise to enhance the security posture of clients.
Previous Experience at Cintas
Before joining Fortra, Mc Kenzie Shannon worked at Cintas in various roles. She began as a Sales Trainee in 2018, participating in a program designed to develop sales skills for five months. Following this, she served as a Market Development Representative for eight months in 2019, where she focused on expanding market presence. Additionally, she worked as a New Business Sales Representative for three months in 2019, contributing to new client acquisition efforts.
Experience at Digital Defense
Mc Kenzie worked at Digital Defense by HelpSystems as an Infrastructure Protection Business Development Representative (BDR) from 2020 to 2021. During her seven-month tenure, she was involved in initiatives to enhance infrastructure protection strategies. Following this role, she continued her career at Fortra as an Infrastructure Protection BDR from 2021 to 2023, where she further developed her expertise in cybersecurity solutions.
Educational Background
Mc Kenzie Shannon studied at Coastal Carolina University, where she earned degrees in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, as well as in Hospitality Administration/Management. Her studies spanned from 2014 to 2018, providing her with a strong foundation in communication and management principles. This educational background supports her current role in promoting cybersecurity solutions.
Certifications and Expertise
Mc Kenzie is certified as an AWS Business Professional, which highlights her knowledge and skills in cloud services and solutions. This certification complements her professional experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure protection, reinforcing her capability to address the needs of organizations in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.