Chris Prentiss
About Chris Prentiss
Chris Prentiss is an Information Assurance Analyst with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and cloud services. He has worked for various organizations, including the United States Air Force and CACI International Inc, providing security guidance and ensuring compliance in cloud implementations.
Work at SRC
Chris Prentiss has been employed at SRC as an Information Assurance Analyst since 2014. In this role, he operates in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, focusing on providing security guidance for cloud architectures. His responsibilities include reviewing cloud transition submissions from intelligence community (IC) customer program offices to ensure secure implementations and compliance with security services. He also provides architecture guidance to IC customer programs, emphasizing the use of IC cloud services to enhance security, reduce costs, and improve system performance.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining SRC, Chris Prentiss worked as an Information Security Engineer at CACI International Inc from 2013 to 2014. His role involved ensuring the security of information systems. Prior to this, he served in various capacities in the United States Air Force, including Information Technology Manager from 2011 to 2013, where he managed IT operations, and Maintenance Superintendent from 2008 to 2011, overseeing maintenance activities.
Military Background
Chris Prentiss has a significant military background, having served in the United States Air Force. His roles included Maintenance Supervisor at Osan Air Base, ROK from 2007 to 2008, and Supervisor of F-117A Mission Planning Systems at Holloman AFB, NM from 2003 to 2007. His experience in the Air Force provided him with a foundation in technical management and operational oversight.
Education and Expertise
Chris Prentiss studied at the University of Maryland University College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Studies from 2009 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in information assurance and cybersecurity, equipping him with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex security challenges in cloud computing and information technology.
Contributions to Cybersecurity
Throughout his career, Chris Prentiss has made contributions to cybersecurity practices. He authored a plain language cloud transition guide aimed at DoD program managers, which assists in managing the complexities of cloud-based contract deliverables. Additionally, he has supported the Air Force Research Lab acquisition offices by providing cybersecurity guidance and ensuring that security requirements are integrated into contracts.