SYRACUSE, UTAH, January 14, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Charlene K. Coon, DSc, has been selected 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.
Dr. Coon has established herself as a respected professional in business development with a specialized focus on government contracts and cybersecurity. Currently serving as the director of business development at The Kenjya-Trusant Group LLC since 2023, she is responsible for identifying and addressing the needs of government communities, particularly in cybersecurity. Dr. Coon’s expertise is further recognized through her concurrent role as the president of Pentagon Cyber Inc. since 2021.
Prior to her current positions, Dr. Coon has demonstrated increasing responsibility and complexity in various other roles throughout her career. She served as the vice president of business sales for the cybersecurity and fed-gov division for the U.S. Western Region at rPM3 Solutions LLC from 2021 to 2022. Dr. Coon was also the director of cybersecurity for a U.S. government contractor between 2020 and 2021 and was a lead and ISSE architect for a $2 billion cybersecurity PPM at L3Harris Technologies from 2019 to 2020. Among other noteworthy roles, she worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigations, beginning in 2014 as an information technology (IT) examiner and then as an IT security manager and senior server administrator. Dr. Coon’s foundational experiences began to take shape with Woodbury Technologies Inc, dating to 2011, as an information technology manager and service administrator.
Dr. Coon’s success is not only a testament to her professional understanding but also to her belief in empowering others to recognize their capabilities without seeking permission from others. She encourages maintaining a positive outlook and demonstrating value proactively, which has been central to her leadership style and achievements. Dr. Coon’s passion for technology and cybersecurity notably stems from her recognition of its critical importance to society’s infrastructure. Her drive is fueled by a belief in human potential and the need for robust security measures to protect our technological landscape.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Coon is an active global advisory board member and certified ethical hacker for the EC-Council since 2021. She has also made significant contributions as a former chief of software for U.S. government nuclear cybersecurity initiatives. Dr. Coon’s advocacy work includes visiting Washington to lobby for technology-related issues, influenced by her husband’s involvement in technology. Moreover, she is dedicated to creating opportunities that bridge communities across continents. Dr. Coon envisions developing infrastructure-related employment and enhancing security in developing nations.
The foundation of Dr. Coon’s expertise is rooted in her academic background. She received an undergraduate degree in information technology administration in management information systems in 2006 and a master’s degree in information security and assurance in computer and information systems security/information assurance from Western Governors University in 2013. Furthermore, she garnered a Doctor of Computer Science with an emphasis in cybersecurity and information assurance from Colorado Technical University in 2021. In light of her success, Dr. Coon has been recognized by CIO Radio.
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