Don Cox

Don Cox has over 25 years of experience in technology. After serving nine years in the US Army as a Military Police Officer, he joined the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Don started his career in technology as Detective with MCPD and Special Agent assigned to the US Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force in Washington DC, investigating high-tech crimes and conducting computer forensic investigations.

Don has served in several Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security roles throughout his career. Before APEI, he served as the Chief Information Security Officer at MEDNAX, a physician-led healthcare organization headquartered in Sunrise, FL. Before MEDNAX, Don was the Chief Information Officer at Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency, and held several executive leadership positions in several other government agencies, including A Board reporting to the White House and Congress, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of Energy, and State Department. He also served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer at Philidor Rx, Chief Information Officer at NOVA Corporation, and President of Innava Data Solutions.

Don holds and Master of Business Administration, Masters of IT Management, Graduate Certificate in Chief Information Officer Competencies, and Bachelors of Criminal Justice from University of Maryland Global College. Along with industry certifications, include CISM, Security+, PMP, ITIL, and other computer forensics and industry certifications.