Cassandra Pristas
About Cassandra Pristas
Cassandra Pristas is an experienced educator and instructor specializing in defense cyber investigations and ministry. She has held various teaching roles at multiple institutions and has a strong academic background with several advanced degrees.
Work at Insight Global
Cassandra Pristas serves as a Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy Instructor at Insight Global since 2018. In this role, she focuses on training and educating individuals in the field of defense cyber investigations. Her expertise contributes to the development of skills necessary for addressing cybersecurity challenges.
Current Positions and Roles
Cassandra Pristas holds multiple instructional roles across various educational institutions. She has been an Instructor at Florida Keys Community College since 2015 and at Pensacola State College since 2013. Additionally, she has been teaching at the University of West Florida since 2014. Pristas also serves as a Jail Ministry member at the Santa Rosa County Sheriff since 2017 and as a Bible Study Teacher at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church since 2016.
Military Experience
Cassandra Pristas has been serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve as the N6 Department Head since 2012. In this capacity, she oversees various aspects of naval communications and cybersecurity. Her military experience complements her educational roles and enhances her expertise in defense-related training.
Education and Expertise
Cassandra Pristas has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master of Divinity from Regent University, focusing on Ministry, between 2015 and 2019. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Laws in Cybersecurity and Law from the same institution from 2018 to 2020. Pristas also holds a Doctor of Education from Southeastern University, achieved from 2017 to 2020, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Park University, completed from 2002 to 2004.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Cassandra Pristas worked as a System Administrator at Jacobs from 2009 to 2011. She also briefly served as a Praisemoves Instructor at Praisemoves Fitness Ministry in 2016. These experiences contribute to her diverse skill set in both technical and instructional capacities.