C)DRE, C)DFE, C)PTE, C)ISSO

GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)

CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+)

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc

Master of Science - MS

✦ Developed and implemented a comprehensive security awareness program, enhancing phishing detection by over 40%.
✦ Managed triage of alerts and conducted forensics and incident response for over 1k CJIS-certified systems.
✦ Applied CIS and NIST controls to bolster security for public and emergency support systems.

IT Security Specialist

IT Network Specialist

✦ Conducted comprehensive technical audits to identify vulnerabilities, prioritizing future security initiatives.  
✦ Developed foundational global security operations and engineering programs to enhance organizational security posture.  
✦ Served as a Subject Matter Expert, providing insights and recommendations directly to the CISO.

Information Security Engineer

✦ Co-founded Information Security Network, focusing on aligning IT and security objectives with nonprofit strategies.  
✦ Led virtual seminars and training events, including BSides and Hack Pensacola, to enhance community engagement.  
✦ Collaborated with DC850 to promote security awareness and education initiatives.

Co-Founder, VP, CISO, CTO

✦ Triaged and validated level one escalations and led incident response efforts for over 20 contracts.
✦ Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve issues and enhance operational procedures.
✦ Developed entity-tailored playbooks and documentation for diverse client environments.

Security Operations Analyst II

✦ Developed comprehensive policies and procedures for mergers and acquisitions to enhance security integration.  
✦ Spearheaded threat hunting and vulnerability management initiatives to address security risks proactively.
✦ Established global security operations and incident response programs to ensure swift and effective responses to incidents.

Information Security Engineering & Operations Lead

✦ Led technical audits to certify multiple sites for ISO 27001, SOC2, TISAX, and TPN, ensuring compliance and security standards.  
✦ Implemented technical controls that successfully reduced global vulnerabilities by 23%, enhancing overall security posture.  
✦ Directed teams to streamline incident response processes, achieving a 35% reduction in global response times.

Drew ✦

Founding Architect @ DCYFR.AI