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 – #74
The week of April 14th through April 20th, around 374 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about security control validation. How do you know your security controls are working as expected? It feels like we do
Cyber Threat Weekly – #73
The week of April 7th through April 13th, around 397 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about security tools and shelfware. It feels like there is a disconnect between buying security tools and deploying them appropriately.
Cyber Threat Weekly – #72
The week of March 31st through April 6th, around 384 cyber news articles were reviewed. A moderate-ish amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about the ransomware economy. From initial access brokers to malware-as-a-service, cybercriminals have an arsenal of tools at their disposal. While
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