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 – #110
The week of December 29th through January 4th, around 142 cyber news articles were reviewed. A very light week in cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news. Been thinkin about the principle of resiliency. There is a lot that can go into resilience like understanding your critical business processes and
Cyber Threat Weekly – #109
The week of December 22nd through December 28th, roughly 175 cyber news articles were reviewed. A very light week in cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news. Been thinkin about how small businesses are disproportionately targeted by cyber criminals. According to a CrowdStrike survey, micro-businesses with fewer than 25 employees
Cyber Threat Weekly – #108
The week of December 15th through December 21st, roughly 365 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about how AI is powering fraud. We are only starting to see the effects of AI on fraud. Deepfake voice
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