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 – #92
The week of August 18th through August 24th, roughly 327 cyber news articles were reviewed. A very light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been on vacation, so this is a short newsletter. Was ruthless on the trends and behaviors picked. Are shorter newsletters better?
Cyber Threat Weekly – #91
The week of August 11th through August 17th, roughly 323 cyber news articles were reviewed. A moderate amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about AI usage and the need for strong AI governance. The common governance pieces of the puzzle data access and
Cyber Threat Weekly – #90
The week of August 4th through August 10th, roughly 370 cyber news articles were reviewed. A moderate amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about adversarial behavior, it is the battle ground. Really, it’s been the battle ground for years, many just didn’
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