Jason Edwards
Jason is a distinguished cybersecurity researcher and author with a rich tapestry of experience spanning various sectors such as technology, finance, insurance, and energy. He holds a Doctorate in Management, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity.
Courses
CIS Critical Security Control 11: Data Recovery (v8)
This course is part of our series on the CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls v8, and covers Control 11: Data Recovery. A strong recovery strategy can determine how quickly an organization returns to normal after an incident. In this course, your team will learn how CIS Critical Security Control 11 helps organizations create reliable data recovery processes that support resilience and business continuity.
CIS Critical Security Control 12: Network Infrastructure Management (v8)
This course is part of our series on the CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls v8, and covers Control 12: Network Infrastructure Management. Your network is the foundation that connects your users, systems, and data. This course explores how CIS Critical Security Control 12 helps organizations securely manage network infrastructure and reduce risks caused by weak configurations and outdated systems.
CIS Critical Security Control 9: Email and Web Browser Protections (v8)
This course is part of our series on the CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls v8, and covers Control 9: Email and Web Browser Protections. In this course, your team will learn how CIS Critical Security Control 9 helps organizations secure user interactions, reduce phishing exposure, and defend against web-based attacks.
CIS Critical Security Control 10: Malware Defenses (v8)
This course is part of our series on the CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls v8, and covers Control 10: Malware Defenses. In this course, your team will explore how Control 10 helps organizations improve detection capabilities and reduce the impact of malicious software infections.
CIS Critical Security Control 8: Audit Log Management (v8)
This course is part of our series on the CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls v8, and covers Control 8: Audit Log Management. It teaches your team how CIS Critical Security Control 8 helps organizations collect, manage, and analyze audit logs to improve threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities.
CIS Critical Security Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets (v8)
This course is part of our series on the CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls v8, and covers Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets. The primary objective of this control is to ensure that only authorized, vetted, and necessary software is operational on the organization's networks.
CIS Critical Security Control 1: Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets (v8)
This course is part of our series on the CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls v8, and covers Control 1: Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets. This control is a vital aspect of cybersecurity, foundational to any organization's protection strategy.
My professional journey has taken me through senior roles at organizations like Amazon, USAA, Brace Industrial Group, Argo Group, and the US Army, where my contributions have been instrumental in safeguarding critical infrastructures and formulating robust cybersecurity strategies. Besides my corporate endeavors, I carry the proud badge of being a combat veteran, having served in Iraq and Afghanistan. My passion for knowledge sharing sees me as an adjunct professor and an author whose focus predominantly lies in cybersecurity. I have a BS, MS, and a Doctorate specializing in Cybersecurity Regulatory Risk and Compliance. I learned to program on an Apple 2E and have been in love with computer science ever since.
Living in San Antonio, Texas, I am blissfully married to my beautiful wife, Selda. We are blessed with four exceptional children, aged 12 to 25, consisting of a son and three daughters who are the light of our lives. Our household is always full of life and joy, with our children and three adorable dogs - two lovely Maltese and a spirited Beagle.