Ryan is the Security Services Manager for MSSU Information Technology. Specializing in information security policy and operations, he manages Information Assurance for IT. He currently holds a CISSP certification (Cert. Number 432089), and is a 2004 graduate of the MSSU Law Enforcement Academy. Passionate about improving information security in the organization, he writes for his blog and contributes to current industry best practice. Raised in central Iowa, Ryan lives in Joplin. When not at work, he enjoys reading, music and spending time with family.