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 – #88
The week of July 21st through July 27th, roughly 355 cyber news articles were reviewed. A moderate amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about principal-based security. Zero trust, which is essentially principal based security, keeps coming up. The realization of GenAI and Agentic
Cyber Threat Weekly – #87
The week of July 14th through July 20th, about 367 cyber news articles were reviewed. A moderate amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about small businesses and cybersecurity. SMBs should not have to choose between affordability and effectiveness. Coveware’s Q1 2025 ransomware
Cyber Threat Weekly – #86
The week of July 7th through July 13th, about 340 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about AI security amongst all the AI hype. GenAI and LLMs are powerful. In business context, a game changer, no
31337 InfoSec - Cyber Threat Weekly - Derek Krein Newsletter
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