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 – #65
The week of February 10th through February 16th, around 380 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light-ish amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about proactive defense with deception technology. Low / no buck deception pays huge dividends. As an industry, we struggle to detect
Cyber Threat Weekly – #64
The week of February 3rd through February 9th, around 382 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin, proactive security is a necessity in today’s threat landscape. The Threat Informed Defense Cycle has three dimensions: 1. Know
Cyber Threat Weekly – #63
The week of January 27th through February 2nd, around 416 cyber news articles were reviewed. A moderate amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin, complexity is the enemy of security. How do we take a step back, consolidate, automate, and simplify our security programs?
31337 InfoSec - Cyber Threat Weekly - Derek Krein Newsletter
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