Justin Lance Email & Phone Number

Justin is a manager with Forvis Mazars’ IT Risk & Compliance team. He is a seasoned professional with more than 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity sector, currently leading the Network Penetration Testing Team at Forvis Mazars. His experience and skills are concentrated in information security risk management and penetration testing, with an emphasis on delivering bespoke solutions that cater to clients’ distinct regulatory and security needs.In his role, his core responsibilities encompass the construction and maintenance of the team’s testing infrastructure, the refinement of testing methodologies, and the management of the quality of client engagements. His broad-ranging expertise covers network security assessments, cloud security assessments for Azure and AWS, and innovative services like enterprise ransomware simulation and assessments of large language models. Under his guidance, the team has consistently achieved and set new learning objectives, launching services including physical security assessments, benchmarking services for Microsoft Office 365, and continuous/autonomous penetration testing. Justin’s auditing background provides him with a unique perspective, allowing him to effectively meet the clients’ cybersecurity challenges and tailor testing methodologies to specific compliance requirements.Aligned with Forvis Mazars’ forward-thinking ethos, he fosters an environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement. His vision for the future is one of constant innovation and advancement in the cybersecurity field while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction. With his blend of leadership and technical expertise, Justin is a strategic asset to his clients, dedicated to advancing the state of cybersecurity. He consistently drives high-impact solutions that improve their cybersecurity posture, ensuring that Forvis Mazars clients receive services of the highest quality.Justin holds the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification, the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, and the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA) certification. In addition, he is professionally involved in ISACA and InfraGard, keeping him up to date with the industry’s evolving landscape.He is a graduate of Montreat College, North Carolina, with a B.S. degree in cybersecurity.

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  Montreat College

  Cybersecurity