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 – #57
The week of December 16th through December 22nd, around 326 cyber news articles were reviewed. A moderate amount of cyber threat trend and adversarial behavior news to share. Let’s start with $2.2 billion in Cryptocurrency stolen in 2024. New Phishing-as-a-Service (PHaaS) on the rise. Obfuscating Malicious JavaScript using
Cyber Threat Weekly – #56
The week of December 9th through December 15th, about 348 cyber news articles were reviewed. Only a light amount of cyber threat trend and adversarial behavior news to share. Let’s start with HeartCrypt – Packer-as-a-Service (PaaS). Citrix NetScaler / NetScaler Gateway under brute force attack. Covert Linux multi-stage rootkit attack. New
Cyber Threat Weekly – #55
The week of December 2nd through December 8th there were 353 cyber news articles reviewed. A relatively large amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Let’s start with a twist on the fake video conferencing apps campaign. New Russian hacktivist group targeting energy systems. Supply
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