Cody Starr: Leading Fortinet Solutions Engineering at Tusker

Cody Starr serves as the Solutions Engineering Manager for Fortinet at Tusker. He leads a dedicated team of cybersecurity engineers focused on delivering industry-leading Fortinet security solutions.

With over a decade of experience—starting as a Systems Administrator and Technical Analyst in the manufacturing sector—Cody brings deep technical expertise to his role. He holds a degree in Systems Administration from Mid-State Technical College in Stevens Point, providing a strong foundation for the complex deployments his team handles today.

Insights from Cody Starr: Cybersecurity and Innovation

What do you enjoy most about your role at Tusker?

"I thoroughly enjoy collaborating closely with our engineers and architects. Watching the design and implementation of complex solutions by my team is fascinating. Over the past 12 months, we’ve executed numerous impactful projects. With my focus now as manager, I’m excited to ensure continued success for our customers with these advanced deployments."

How is Fortinet supporting businesses with their security fabric?

"As organizations continue their digital-transformation journeys, they face a growing attack surface and increasing network complexity. Meanwhile, cyber threats are more automated and sophisticated. To deliver secure, high-performance user-to-application connections, a new approach is required.

At Tusker, in close collaboration with Fortinet, we’re tackling these challenges directly. One of our core strategies is implementing a cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA). Recognized by Gartner as a top strategic trend, CSMA adoption can reduce financial losses from cyberattacks by up to 90%. Fortinet’s Security Fabric has been delivering this integrated protection for over a decade."

How do you see the cybersecurity practice evolving?

"In the coming years, I foresee our technology practice evolving as we integrate AI for more efficient decision-making, while embracing cloud and hybrid models to enhance flexibility. We’ll continue strengthening security to counter evolving threats, enable secure remote work, and ensure compliance and data privacy. Additionally, edge computing will be increasingly important for faster data processing and localized insights."

Partner with Tusker for Advanced Security

Tusker leverages the expertise of leaders like Cody Starr to accelerate client transformations. By combining Fortinet's powerful Security Fabric with strategic architecture, we help organizations stay secure in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Ready to modernize your security? Connect with the Tusker team today to learn more about our Fortinet solutions.