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.
Keeping up with rapidly evolving threat trends and adversary behavior can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Introducing the "Cyber Threat Weekly" newsletter. Hours of research in a 10-minute read each week. You’ll receive curated cyber threat news delivered straight to your inbox.
Stay up to date on the latest security threats and trends — subscribe now!
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 – #113
The week of January 19th through January 25th, about 332 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about organizational changes and how difficult it is to get people to accept change. In security we roll out new
Cyber Threat Weekly – #112
The week of January 12th through January 18th, around 389 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light-ish amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about social engineering and the attack on trust. From credential harvesting, attacking help desks, and employees via impersonation to funds
Cyber Threat Weekly – #111
The week of January 5th through January 11th, around 337 cyber news articles were reviewed. A moderate amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about the things we can’t keep ignoring, like hygiene. The same threat actor behavior has been happening for years,
31337 InfoSec - Cyber Threat Weekly - Derek Krein Newsletter
Join the newsletter to receive the latest updates in your inbox.
