Hey, I'm Derek. Information security found me nearly 23 years ago, it's been a wild ride ever since! A Navy veteran and seasoned information security expert, I bring a strategic and holistic approach to problem solving.
From building robust cyber security programs and leading strategic initiatives for the US Department of Defense to implementing cutting-edge security solutions for Fortune 500 organizations, I thrive on solving complex challenges with a focus on prioritization and simplicity.
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Why 31337 InfoSec?
More than having fun with character sets, taunting others, or proclaiming greatness, ‘eleet’ is a mindset. My favorite definition of 31337 is from urban dictionary: to be elite. One who has skills. Developing skills requires deliberate research, testing, failing forward, and diligently applying what you learn. This is especially important
Cyber Threat Weekly – #80
The week of May 26th through June 1st, around 310 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light ish amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about AI technology and the security headache. Do you have an AI policy? Do you know if your employees
Cyber Threat Weekly – #79
The week of May 19th through May 25th, around 396 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light-ish amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about how cybersecurity is like good insurance coverage. No one wants to pay for it, but you sure are glad
Cyber Threat Weekly – #78
The week of May 12th through May 18th, about 407 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about how conceptually, threat actor behavior hasn’t changed that much in six years. The use of living off the
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