
Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP
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About me
CEO/Founder at MPSG,LLC - Partner/Co-Founder at VP Riverside Development
Education

Georgia Southern University
1989 - 1993BBA FinanceActivities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega (ATO)
Experience

Elliott Davis
Nov 1997 - Nov 1999Senior Network Consultant
EDTS, LLC
Nov 1999 - Mar 2019Chief Executive Officer / FounderMarch 2019 - EDTS and EDTS Cyber were acquired by Inverness Graham a private investment firm. Both companies became part of their platform - Corsica Technologies

EDTS Cyber, LLC
Feb 2017 - Mar 2019Chief Executive Officer / Founder
Corsica Technologies
Mar 2019 - Aug 2021Shareholder, Board of Directors
VP Riverside Development
Jan 2021 - nowFounding Member.webp)
Mission Possible Solutions Group (MPSG,LLC)
Aug 2021 - nowChief Executive Officer / Founder
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)²Jul 2003 - View certificate

Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM)
ISACAFeb 2018 - View certificate

Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA)
ISACADec 2017 - View certificate
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Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
DRI International (Disaster Recovery Institute)Mar 2017 - View certificate
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Certified Cyber Forensics Professional - United States (CCFP-US)
(ISC)²Feb 2017 
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
MicrosoftJan 2000
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPMSSP Top 250 MSSP Alert Sep 2020 From EDTS Cyber - now Corsica Cybersecurity, our team continues to excel. Corsica Cybersecurity is proud be recognized as one of the Top 100 MSSPs in the world for the 4th consecutive years.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPMSSP Top 200 MSSP Alert Sep 2019 Proud to be ranked as in the top 100 MSSPs in the world!
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2019 MSP 500 - Pioneer 250 The Channel Company Mar 2019 Listing of the top MSP's in the US. EDTS was ranked in the top 250.https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/msp2019-details.htm?c=232
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPMSSP Top 100 MSSP Alert - After Nines, Inc Sep 2018 The list and research identify and honor the top 100 managed security services providers (MSSPs) that specialize in comprehensive, outsourced cybersecurity services.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2018 - Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies Inc. Magazine Aug 2018 9 Consecutive Years!!!!
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPCRN Managed Security 100 The Channel Company - CRN Feb 2018 This annual list honors the top MSSPs in North America
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPMSP 500 List CRN Magazine Feb 2018 This annual list recognizes the top North American solution providers with award-winning approaches to delivering managed IT services. These providers have formally showcased how they help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize their return on IT investments.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPTop 100 Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) of 2017 MSSP Alert / After Nines Inc. Oct 2017 A ranking of the top Managed Security providers.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2017 - Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies Inc. Magazine Aug 2017 8 Consecutive years!!!! read more: http://www.edts.com/news/edts-celebrates-eight-consecutive-years-on-inc.-5000-list
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2017 CRN Tech Elite 250 CRN Magazine Aug 2017 CRN's annual Tech Elite 250 list honors an exclusive group of North American IT solution providers that have earned the highest number of advanced technical certifications from leading IT vendors.Read More: http://www.edts.com/news/edts-named-a-crn-2017-tech-elite-it-provider
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPElite 150 - 2017 Managed Service Provider 500 (MSP500) list. CRN Magazine Feb 2017 Elite 150 category of CRN’s 2017 Managed Service Provider 500 (MSP500) list. This list highlights the top 500 MSP's in the world.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2016 - CRN Fast Growth 150 List CRN Magazine Aug 2016 Ranked # 69, and the 5th consecutive year on the list - the Fast Growth 150 list recognizes the solution providers that have been the fastest growing over a two-year period based on gross revenue.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2016 - Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Inc. Magazine Aug 2016 EDTS was named to the Inc.5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 7th consecutive year.http://www.edtsolutions.com/seven-straight-years-on-inc-5000-for-edt.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2016 - Ranked #80 in the World among Managed IT Providers MSPmentor May 2016 EDTS ranked #80 in the world among Managed IT providers on the MSPmentor 501 list. This is the 4th consecutive year being honored.http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-again-among-worlds-top-501-msps.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2016 - CRN Elite 150 (MSP 500 list) The Channel Company Feb 2016 http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/managed-services/300079672/2016-msp-500-elite-150.htm/pgno/0/16This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. The Elite 150 group, ,recognizes large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on-premise and off-premise services.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2015 - # 15 South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies The Capital Corporation and Scott & Company CPAs Sep 2015 3rd consecutive year - The South Carolinas Fastest-Growing Companies competition is the Annual ranking of the Palmetto State's 25 most dynamic and successful companies. http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-named-to-two-lists-for-fast-growth.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2015 - #14 South Carolina Roaring Twenties list SC Biz News Sep 2015 4th consecutive year - The Roaring Twenties is presented by SC Biz News and honors the twenty large and 20 small fastest growing companies from across the state. With 3 years on the small business list, this year EDTS is honored on the large business list.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2015 - Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Inc. Magazine Aug 2015 EDTS was named to the Inc.5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 6th consecutive year.http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-named-to-inc-5000-for-6th-straight.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPCompTIA Cloud Trustmark+ CompTIA Jul 2015 The CompTIA Cloud Trustmark+ is a vendor neutral, business-level IT credential designed to qualify and differentiate vendors who offer cloud solutions through IT service providers. This information technology trustmark identifies businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to providing top quality support, infrastructure and interoperability for their cloud solution. The IT credential serves as a reference to the quality of the services these companies provide and the commitment each makes… Show more The CompTIA Cloud Trustmark+ is a vendor neutral, business-level IT credential designed to qualify and differentiate vendors who offer cloud solutions through IT service providers. This information technology trustmark identifies businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to providing top quality support, infrastructure and interoperability for their cloud solution. The IT credential serves as a reference to the quality of the services these companies provide and the commitment each makes to its customers and partners. Show less
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2015 - Ranked #135 in the World among Managed IT Providers MSPmentor Mar 2015 EDTS ranked #135 in the world among Managed IT providers on the MSPmentor 501 list. This is the 3rd consecutive year being honored.http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-repeats-on-mspmentors-worlds-top.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2015 - MSP Pioneer 250 List The Channel Company & CRN Magazine Feb 2015 This annual list distinguishes the top technology providers and consultants in North America whose leading approach to managed services enables their customers to improve operational efficiencies, elicit greater value from their IT investments, and successfully leverage technology to achieve greater competitive advantage.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - Entrepreneur of the Year Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Dec 2014 Judging elements for the award include business growth and performance, use of unique and innovative business development practices/models, community image, impact, involvement and contribution as well as operational excellence.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - MSPmentor 250 List MSPmentor Dec 2014 2nd consecutive year - The MSPmentor 250 list, honors the world’s top managed services provider (MSP) executives, entrepreneurs and experts.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - #16 South Carolina Roaring Twenties list SC Biz News Oct 2014 3rd consecutive year - The Roaring Twenties is presented by SC Biz News and honors the twenty large and 20 small fastest growing companies from across the state.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - #23 South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies The Capital Corporation, Integrated Media Publishing, Scott and Company, Wells Fargo and McNair Oct 2014 2nd consecutive year - The South Carolinas Fastest-Growing Companies competition is the Annual ranking of the Palmetto State's 25 most dynamic and successful companies.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - CRN Fast Growth 150 List CRN Magazine Sep 2014 3rd consecutive year - the Fast Growth 150 list recognizes the solution providers that have been the fastest growing over a two-year period based on gross revenue.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - Microsoft SMB Champions Club Microsoft Sep 2014 This select club represents partners that Microsoft recognize have committed to advancing their cloud business in the small and medium business segment.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPCompTIA Security Trustmark+ CompTIA Sep 2014 The Security Trustmark+ is a strong endorsement of an organization's commitment to best practices for information, personnel, and environmental security. A Security Trustmark+ holder has been verified as operating under the guidelines of the best practices detailed in the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ Control Framework.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Inc. Magazine Aug 2014 EDTS was named to the Inc.5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 5th consecutive year.http://www.edtsolutions.com/five-years-straight-for-edts-on-inc-5000.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - Next-Gen 250 List CRN Magazine Aug 2014 EDTS was names to the Next-Gen 250 list for the 3rd consecutive year. This list represents technology solution providers who have adapted their businesses in unique ways to meet market demands for emerging technologies such as unified communications, managed services, virtualization, and cloud computing.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - Ranked # 95 in North America among Managed IT Providers MSPmentor Mar 2014 EDTS ranked #95 among all Managed IT providers in North America on the MSPmentor Top 200 List.http://mspmentor.net/managed-services/030614/top-200-msp-north-america-revealed
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - Ranked #121 in the World among Managed IT Providers MSPmentor Mar 2014 EDTS ranked #121 in the world among Managed IT providers on the MSPmentor 501 list.http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-moves-up-on-global-msp-ranking.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2014 - MSP Pioneer 250 List CRN Magazine Feb 2014 The list recognizes the top technology providers and consultants in North America whose cutting-edge approach to managed services puts end-user customers in the best position to improve efficiencies, cut costs and speed time to market for their own products and services.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPCompTIA Managed Services Trustmark CompTIA Feb 2014 The CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark is only given to companies who provide on-premise IT services. Companies who earn our Managed Services Trustmark have proven that they are truly committed to their customers by providing everything promised in the managed services agreement, such as standard operating procedures, best practices, and the right systems and tools for delivering services.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2013 - #24 South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies Integrated Media Publishing (publisher of Greenville Business Magazine and Columbia Business Monthly) Nov 2013 Now in its 13th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina's economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2013 - #14 South Carolina Roaring Twenties list SC BIZ NEWS Oct 2013 EDTS was named #14 on the South Carolina Roaring Twenties list presented by SC BIZ News. This is the second year EDTS has been honored in this competition of the top 20 companies under 10mm. The awards ceremony was on 10/24/2013 in Columbia, SC.
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2013 Fast Growth 150 list CRN Magazine Oct 2013 EDTS has been named to CRN Magazine's Fast Growth 150 list for the 2nd year. This annual list features the fastest-growing solution providers in the technology industry.http://www.edtsolutions.com/fast-growth-150-list-honors-edts.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2013 CRN Next-Gen 250 list CRN Magazine Sep 2013 EDTS was named to the CRN Next-Gen 250 list for the 2nd year. This list identifies solution providers that are on the cutting edge of technology and business model shifts, driven by their focus on markets such as Virtualization and Cloud Computing.http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-named-to-2013-next-gen-250-list.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP2013 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Inc. Magazine Sep 2013 EDTS was named to the Inc.5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 4th consecutive year.http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-named-to-inc-5000-for-fourth-year.php .
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCPHighest Growth Partner for 2012 - WatchGuard Technologies WatchGuard Technologies May 2013 EDTS was named by security vendor, WatchGuard Technologies, Inc as the Highest Growth Partner for 2012 that their Worldwide Partner Conference in Orlando Florida. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. is a global leader of business security solutions and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with offices around the globe.http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-honored-as-highest-growth-partner-b.php
- Awarded to Charles Johnson, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CBCP#148 on the MSPmentor 501 Global list. MSPmentor Feb 2013 EDTS was named to the sixth-annual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition (http://www.mspmentor.net/top501) list of the world’s top 501 managed service providers (MSPs). http://www.edtsolutions.com/edts-named-to-global-managed-service-pro.php
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