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About Kat Nielander Cissp,Ccsp,Cism,Ceh,Cdna,CSI S,Cssbb
Kat Nielander is a Principal Information Systems Security Manager and Cyber Security Instructor with over two decades of experience in the IT and services industry, holding multiple cybersecurity certifications.
Title
Kat Nielander holds the title of Principal Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) at Sandia National Laboratories, showcasing a role of significant responsibility and influence in the field of information security.
Education and Expertise
Kat Nielander studied at the American Military University, where she achieved a Master of Technology (MTech) degree in Computer/Information Technology Information Assurance and Security from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she holds multiple cybersecurity certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, CDNA, CSIS, and CSSBB.
Professional Background
Kat Nielander has over two decades of experience in the Information Technology and services industry. She is currently working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Principal Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Senior Cloud Architect/Cyber Assurance Engineer, roles she has held since 2022. Previously, she served in various capacities at the United States Department of the Air Force, including Cyber Security Specialist, Laughlin AFB EFB LEAD 47th Operations Group (GS 2210) Client Services Technician, and EFB Lead and Technical Order Document Specialist 47th STUS Bookstore.
Teaching and Instruction
Kat Nielander has a strong passion for teaching and currently works as a Cyber Security Instructor at Applied Technology Academy and EC-Council. She also serves as an Information Security Instructor at the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Additionally, she is involved with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) as a Webinar Presenter, further showcasing her commitment to education in the cybersecurity field.
Career in Cybersecurity
Kat Nielander specializes in system deployment, information assurance, requirements management, and configuration management. She focuses on creating functional systems that support confidentiality, integrity, and availability in cybersecurity. Her roles have included a diverse range of responsibilities, such as being a Co-Owner of Allied Cyber LLC, a company dedicated to supplementary cyber education training.