ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Meet Dr. Colby Clark

Cybersecurity Executive • Incident Commander • Author • Educator
Dr. Colby Clark is a seasoned cybersecurity executive, leader, incident commander, security architect, author, and educator with a career spanning more than two decades. He earned his Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity from Marymount University and has been active in the cybersecurity field since 1999.
Throughout his career, Dr. Clark has led cybersecurity response and architecture teams, directed complex incident responses, led PCI/PFI engagements, designed secure environments, and advised executive leadership for Fortune 100 companies, healthcare entities, financial institutions, government agencies, and organizations of all sizes worldwide.
As an incident commander, he has managed countless high-severity cyber incident types, including ransomware, pervasive malware, data breaches, insider threats, APT, and nation-state intrusions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams throughout the incident lifecycle to minimize impact and accelerate recovery.
Dr. Clark is the author of the Cybersecurity Master's Guide series and a trusted voice in the profession, teaching best-of-breed incident response/management methodologies. He is committed to advancing the practice of cybersecurity through real-world insights, pragmatic frameworks and playbooks, and education that prepares professionals to lead when it matters most.

♦ EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE ♦

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Incident Command & Response
  • Ransomware & Breach Response
  • Threat Intelligence & Analysis
  • Security Operations & Monitoring
  • Risk Management & Governance
  • Digital Forensics Oversight
  • Cybersecurity Strategy
  • Security Program Development
  • Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
  • Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk
  • Executive Advisory & Reporting
  • Training, Mentorship & Education
EDUCATION

♦ SELECTED PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS ♦

CCIM

CCPD

GCFA

GNFA

GLEG

CISA

CISM

CISSP

GREM

GCIH

AUTHOR & INDUSTRY EDUCATOR

CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
MASTERS GUIDE SERIES
Dr. Clark is the author of a three-volume professional reference series covering the complete cybersecurity incident-management lifecycle—from preparation and program development to incident command and recovery.
  • VOLUME 1 Preparation, Threat Response & Post-Incident Activity - A full-lifecycle framework for preparing for, responding to, and learning from cyber incidents.
  • VOLUME 2 Program Assessment & Development -  Practical guidance for assessing, refining, and building incident-management and response programs.
  • VOLUME 3 The Incident Commander - A FEMA-aligned guide to leading complex cyber incidents, coordinating stakeholders, and directing recovery.

PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS: Experience-based guidance for cybersecurity leaders, incident commanders, and response teams. 

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Dr. Clark believes cybersecurity education must be grounded in real-world experience and focused on outcomes.

His teaching approach blends strategic insight with hands-on scenarios, helping learners connect the “why” behind decisions with the “how” of execution.

He is passionate about developing confident, capable professionals who can think critically, communicate clearly, and lead effectively under pressure.

♦ LEARN FROM DECADES OF REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE ♦

Actionable instruction. Proven frameworks. Leadership when it matters most.

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