I joined the United States Navy right out of high school and proudly served my country. 

After the Navy, I worked my way up in the computer field working helpdesk, desktop support, system engineering, network engineering, and eventually cyber security, which I have specialized in for over a decade now. I worked as a Security Analyst, a Security Engineer, a Lead Security Assessor, a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert, and most recently worked over three years as a Chief Security Officer (CSO) with an Executive role in growing a now multi-million dollar cyber security consulting company.  I was the only female executive in the company!

After that CSO position, I said goodbye to corporate and launched my own cyber security firm, Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC.  I haven’t looked back as becoming a full-time entrepreneur was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.  As the Founder and CEO of Paragon Cyber Solutions, I impact positive change for companies helping them to protect their sensitive data from exposure and cyber-attacks.  I also foster a workplace of learning and growth as my parent company, Paragon Cyber Solutions, has a formal Cyber security Apprenticeship program approved by the Florida Department of Education.  My company, Paragon Cyber Solutions, is also an Authorized Delivery Partner with CompTIA and Pearson VUE Test Center.  We provide security and workforce training to strengthen the cyber workforce, and I work directly with my staff to increase their Cyber IQ.  I am a true advocate for knowledge transfer and helping people excel in their careers, no matter where they currently are. 

Being active in my community is very important to me as well.  I was selected as an Advisor for the University of South Florida (USF) Cyber Security Executive Program, appointed as the Vice President for the Women in Defense Greater Tampa Bay Chapter, the Programming Chair for Women in Technology International (WITI) Tampa Chapter, and selected as a Fellow for the Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI).  I am also a mentor for Women Society of Cyberjutsu and an active member of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce – along with several other local community organizations.

In addition to my 20+ years of hands-on working experience in the technology field, I have a Master’s Degree in Information Security and Assurance, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a minor in Information Technology (IT) management, and nearly a dozen career certifications – Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), to name a few.

With my in-depth real world experience, education, and knowledge, I have created a program to help you become your own boss and launch your own business.  On a select basis, I provide consulting services directly with ambitions to climb the corporate ladder.  You don’t have to wait numerous years to get to where you want to be and know that it is possible if you put in the work. Time waits for no one, so let’s get started asap.

I am excited to virtually meet you!  I look forward to working and growing together. 

Courtney H. Jackson, MSISA, CISM, CISSP, CEH, CHFI