He is pivotal in coordinating the domestic cyber operation response to emergencies, ensuring readiness through meticulous planning and collaboration with federal and state partners.
ROSEMOUNT, MN, June 04, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Brian Morgan has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Morgan has established a distinguished cybersecurity and military service career and has been a cyber coordination cell director for the Minnesota National Guard since 2023. In this role, he is pivotal in coordinating the domestic cyber operation response to emergencies, ensuring readiness through meticulous planning and collaboration with federal and state partners. Mr. Morgan's expertise in cyber operations and information security is built on over two decades of professional experience and military service.
Before his current position, Mr. Morgan held several key roles that contributed to his expertise. From 2022 to 2023, he was a network development manager III at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he honed his skills in cloud security and network development. Before being recruited by AWS, he was affiliated with the U.S. Army Cyber Command, beginning as a task force echo and section lead, then as the director of the 177th cyber protection team between 2020 and 2022. Earlier, Mr. Morgan found success with Medtronic as an industrial cybersecurity program manager from 2018 to 2022, focusing on safeguarding critical medical device infrastructure.
Mr. Morgan's military career is marked by significant achievements and roles that underscore his dedication to national security. From 2014 to 2020, he was a U.S. Army major and FA 26A cyberspace network engineer, leading projects and strategic planning initiatives that enhanced the U.S.'s cyber defense capabilities. Mr. Morgan's early career as a military intelligence officer between 2006 and 2014 gave him a deep understanding of intelligence operations and information security. Mr. Morgan's rich educational background is a testament to his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics and computer science from the University of Wisconsin Stout in 2007, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Saint Thomas in 2017, and a Diploma in political science and government from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in 2019. Mr. Morgan's dedication to continuous learning is further evidenced by numerous certifications in cybersecurity and cloud security from prestigious organizations such as ISC2, EC-Council, ISACA, AWS, and Cisco.
As a respected figure in his industry, Mr. Morgan is the president of the Minnesota chapter of the Military Cyber Professionals Association. Active civically, he has been involved in such organizations as ThinkIT, The Planetary Society, ISC2, the EC-Council, and the InfraGard Minnesota Members Alliance. Furthermore, Mr. Morgan volunteers with Canine Inspired Change, is the bike course marshall for the Augusta Sports Council, and is an internet safety night advisor at Diamond Path Elementary Magnet School.
In light of his success, Mr. Morgan took third place in the 2019 U.S. Army Central Command's Best Cyber Warrior Competition, hosted by the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Central. He is enthusiastic about further solidifying his contributions to cybersecurity in Minnesota and intends to pursue advanced education to earn a doctorate. His long-term goals include attaining a higher military rank and potentially transitioning into education.
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