Aries Young, CISSP

Dark Horse CPAs

Aries Young, CISSP

Leadership Team

Education

Western Governors University Western Governors University
12+Years of Experience
6Specialties
6Industries Served
10Certifications

Credentials

Professional Certifications

(ISC)2 CISSPCertification
  • (ISC)2 SSCPCertification
  • CompTIA CySA+Certification
  • CompTIA PenTest+Certification
  • CompTIA Security+Certification
  • CompTIA Network+Certification
  • CompTIA Linux+Certification
  • CompTIA Cloud+Certification
  • CompTIA A+Certification
  • CompTIA Project+Certification

Specialties

What I Do Best

Security Operations
Risk & Compliance
Systems Administration
Process Improvement
Technical Troubleshooting
Customer Support

Practice

Industries

Technology

Industry Experience

Technology

Financial Services

Industry Experience

Financial Services

Government

Industry Experience

Government

Retail

Industry Experience

Retail

View industry page
Manufacturing

Industry Experience

Manufacturing

View industry page
Telecommunications

Industry Experience

Telecommunications

Overview

About

With over 12 years of experience in IT operations support and a focused shift into cybersecurity over the past five years, Aries is committed to keeping systems secure, efficient, and resilient. He thrives in high-pressure environments where the mission is critical and solutions need to be both fast and effective. His work centers on solving complex problems, supporting essential operations, and making sure everything runs exactly as it should.

He holds a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, along with a broad range of industry certifications. His mindset is rooted in constant growth. With a naturally curious mind, he's always learning, researching, and finding better ways to solve tough problems. He doesn't chase chaos, but he's wired to fix it.

When he's not putting out fires at work, Aries stays active and grounded through fitness and disciplined routines. He values structure, but also knows when to reset, recharge, and step outside the cycle. Whether on the job or off the clock, he runs toward the problem and makes sure it's handled right.

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” Sun Tzu