Robert Kepner
About Robert Kepner
Robert Kepner is a Security Operations Analyst at NASCO in Salida, CO, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and intelligence analysis.
Company
Robert Kepner is currently working at NASCO as a Security Operations Analyst in Salida, CO. His role involves ensuring the security of operational systems and handling various security tasks to maintain the safety and integrity of company data.
Title
Robert Kepner holds the position of Security Operations Analyst. In this role, he is responsible for monitoring and managing security operations to protect information systems and assets.
Education and Expertise
Robert Kepner has a strong educational background in cybersecurity and intelligence. He earned a Graduate Cyber Security Certificate from Colorado State University-Global Campus (2017-2018). He holds a Master's Degree in Military Strategic Intelligence from National Intelligence University (2001-2002) and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University - Hawaii (1998-1999). He has also completed the SECURITY+ certification program and is currently enrolled in both the Ethical Hacker and CISSP certification programs.
Background
Robert Kepner has a diverse professional background in security and intelligence. He worked at Catholic Health Initiatives as a Security Operations Center Analyst (2016-2017), Leaderquest and New Horizons working on Cyber Security Certificates (2015-2016), and Argus Event Staffing as a Physical Security Specialist (2015-2016). Prior to these roles, he served as an Imagery Analyst at NGA (2006-2015) and at the United States Air Force (1993-2005), and as a Computer Network Defense Analyst at the Department of the US Air Force (2005-2006).
Technical Skills
Robert Kepner possesses a wide range of technical skills crucial for cybersecurity. His expertise includes proficiency in Linux+, ITIL Foundations, MS Project, AWS, Azure, WireShark, Zenmap, Ettercap, Apache, NAP MBSA, Juniper, Snort, Anti-virus software, Encryption, Firewall Configuration, MS Office Suite, Hardware/Software Usage, Diagnosis and Repair, Cloud Security, Mobile Device Security, System Hardening, OSI Model, OWSAP, NIST 800-53, and HIPAA.