Brad D. Messner, MBA, EA is a seasoned professional in both the technology/cybersecurity domain and tax/accounting topics. He has spent over 20 years working with global security systems encrypting and locking down millions of records across dozens of countries. He is also the third-generation owner of M & J Tax Service in Pennsylvania. He is currently a university professor dedicating his career to teaching security and data management to the future leaders of the business world, as well as a nationally-recognized speaker. In July 2023, he was awarded Tax Professional of the Year by the National Association of Tax Professionals, out of a membership of over 24,000. He was also the recent recipient of a Department of Defense scholarship as he completed his PhD in Information Systems and Cybersecurity.