Steven Nicholson

Steven Nicholson is an experienced information technology professional with a diverse background in cybersecurity, education, and military service. He currently serves as a Cyber Auxiliarist for the Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary, a role he has held since December 2020.1 In this capacity, he provides voluntary training, education, advisory services, and mentorship to both military and civilian components of the Marine Corps, focusing on their professional development in the cyberspace domain.1

Professional Experience

Nicholson's career spans various roles in IT and cybersecurity:

• Information Technology Operations Manager at the City of Fort Pierce (September 2023 - Present)1
• Master Instructor at Indian River State College (August 2018 - September 2023), where he was involved in technology oversight, cybersecurity curriculum development, and served as the program admin for NSA/DHS/NSF CAE2y in Cyber Defense1
• Professor at Keiser University (June 2018 - March 2021), creating courses in network forensics and computer system forensic analysis1
• Cybersecurity Manager at Indian River State College (February 2015 - June 2018)1
• Chief Technical Officer at secLayer LLC (November 2006 - Present), specializing in computer forensics and expert witness testimonies1

Additional Roles and Volunteering

Nicholson is actively involved in cybersecurity education and youth programs:

• Technical Mentor for the Civil Air Patrol (July 2016 - Present), participating in the CyberPatriot program to educate the next generation of cyber defenders12
• Chief Technical Mentor for the USAF CyberPatriot program1

Certifications and Education

Nicholson holds numerous professional certifications, including:

• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+ certifications
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)1

Military Background

As a Marine Corps veteran, Nicholson received the Navy Achievement Award from the United States Marine Corps in May 1996.1 His military experience likely contributes to his current involvement with the Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary.

Steven Nicholson's extensive experience in cybersecurity, education, and military service makes him a valuable asset to the Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary, where he continues to contribute to the development of cyber capabilities within the Marine Corps.