CISSP · GPEN · TS/SCI w/Poly

Austin "Rev" Harrison

Organizational Leader. CyberSec Analyst. Keynote Speaker.
15+ years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force.

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About

The intersection of cyber
leadership and human
resilience.

Austin "Rev" Harrison is a seasoned cybersecurity leader, organizational strategist, and keynote speaker. Holding a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance, CISSP, and GPEN, he bridges the gap between technical depth and executive leadership — inspiring organizations to build cultures of resilience and operational excellence.

🛡️ CISSP Certified 🎯 GPEN Certified ✈️ USAF 15+ Years 🔐 TS/SCI w/Poly 🎤 Keynote Speaker 🏛️ Community Advocate

Career

Work Experience.

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Action Officer, Office of the CMSAF
United States Air Force
Jun 2025 – Present
Serves in the highest-level enlisted advisory office, supporting the strategic agenda of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
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Operations Superintendent, 659th ISR Group
United States Air Force
Oct 2024 – Jun 2025
Directed ISR group operations at Fort George G. Meade, one of the nation's premier cyber and intelligence installations.
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Motivational Speaker
Creed Speaks
Jan 2016 – Present
Founder and keynote speaker delivering impactful sessions on leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven excellence to military, corporate, and academic audiences.
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Senior Enlisted Leader
U.S. Department of Defense
Sep 2021 – Apr 2023
Led a directorate developing cyber resources to bolster national defense. Drove talent development and operational cyber readiness organization-wide.
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Director, Cyber Competitions
National CyberWatch Center
Oct 2024 – Jun 2025
Organized and directed MACCDC, advancing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through rigorous collegiate competition.
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Master Resiliency Trainer
United States Air Force
Feb 2016 – Present
Certified Life Coach delivering resilience curriculum across Air Force units. Equips members and families with tools for mental, physical, and emotional readiness.

Credentials

Education & Certifications.

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B.Sc., Computer Networks & Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus · 2015–2020
Network security degree with depth in host- and network-based security, advanced incident response, and penetration testing.
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CISSP
ISC² · Expires Jul 2029
Active
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GPEN
GIAC · Expires Feb 2030
Active
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CySA+ ce
CompTIA · Issued Oct 2022
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TS/SCI w/ Poly
U.S. Government
Active

Expertise

Built on
deep technical
foundations.

From penetration testing and incident response to Python scripting and Linux administration — backed by real-world national defense experience.

Incident Response
92%
Penetration Testing
90%
Network Security
88%
Linux
85%
Malware Analysis
80%
Python
75%

Recognition

Honors & Awards.

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Senior NCO of the Year 2023
867th Cyberspace Operations Group
Issued Feb 2024 · United States Air Force
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Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award 2023
867 Cyberspace Operations Squadron
Issued Aug 2023 · United States Air Force
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5+ Additional Honors
United States Air Force
Throughout distinguished service career

Let's connect.

Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker, a cybersecurity leader, or a community advocate — Austin is ready.

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