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Open to employment please see my credentials and contact information below.
Kris?Hefner
Contact Information: For the B2B Contract, agreement, references and any additional details please contact Mr. Soni:
Phone: 630-863-4216 or 630-684-0355
Email:?[email protected]
CAREER SUMMARY
Dynamic and results-oriented cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience, specializing in threat detection and incident response. He has proven track record of developing and managing advanced security detection strategies to protect infrastructure, data, and customers. He is recognized as a subject matter expert in network services, protocols, and security analytics.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
CompTIA Linux+
EC-Council Certified Application Security Engineer (.NET, JAVA)
EC-Council Security Analyst (ECSA)
EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRPv3)
EC-Council Computer Network Defense (CNDv2)
Biocertification Certified Biometric Security Professional (CBSP)
SUSE Certified Linux Administrator (CLP)
Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1)
DoD 8140 Certification compliant for Windows and Linux operating systems
Certified PostgreSQL DBA
Blue Team Certified - CertCop
Red Team Certified
Cloud Security & FedRAMP Certified Professional/Trainer
CertCop Certified Trainer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Cyber Security Consultant, Secbay, Inc.
December 2018 - Present
Spearheaded cybersecurity operations, focusing on threat detection and incident response using tools like Symantec Endpoint Protection, FireEye Endpoint Security, and SentinelOne.
Developed and implemented high-quality detection strategies to enable security analysts to effectively respond to security threats.
Conducted research on AI and ML applications in cybersecurity to enhance detection capabilities.
Content development for Cyber Security Training Programs
CertFirst, Security Consultant/Certified Cybersecurity Trainer
December 2018 - Present
Delivered comprehensive cybersecurity training, including detection engineering and threat hunting.
Provided security consulting services to improve organizational threat management strategies.
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Led AI and ML research projects, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities.
AppVision, Lead Security Engineer/Technical Account Manager
October 2017 - May 2019
Managed security research projects and maintained Google Cloud Platform operations, focusing on detection and incident response.
Conducted product demos and provided technical account management, including incident response and threat analysis.
Researched and tested new cybersecurity technologies to ensure robust threat detection and compliance.
US Army Reserve- 335th Signal Command, Network Engineer/Cybersecurity Trainer
July 2013 - 2020
Provided strategic C4I engineering and information assurance support, focusing on threat detection and vulnerability management.
Conducted cybersecurity training, emphasizing detection and response strategies in exercises like Cyber Shield.
Monitored and remediated vulnerabilities in tactical networks to ensure operational readiness and security compliance.
TEK Systems/SAIC, Network Engineer Senior
April 2015 - May 2016
Supported Information Assurance and Help Desk operations, implementing ACAS and Nessus for network security compliance.
Provided network support and conducted security monitoring using SolarWinds, focusing on threat detection and mitigation.
BAE Systems, Systems Administrator
October 2013 - April 2015
Managed system administration for software development labs, ensuring STIG compliance and robust threat detection.
Achieved ATO for R&D lab, recognized for expertise in DIACAP and STIG compliance.
Upgraded and configured system software to support project and operational needs, enhancing threat detection capabilities.
EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, University of Maryland, University College, Adelphi, MD, 2016
M.S. in Information Assurance, University of Maryland, University College, Adelphi, MD, 2015
B.S. in Computer Science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 2002
Telecommunication Systems Engineer Course (TSEC), Fort Gordon, GA
KEY SKILLS
Threat Detection and Incident Response
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) - Splunk
Cloud Security - AWS
Application Security, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis
Python Scripting for Automation
SQL and Relational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS)
Metrics Analysis and MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills
Project Management and Organizational Skills
Compliance Frameworks (PCI-DSS, FedRAMP)
Cyber Professional with a passion for Teaching.
9 个月Wishing you success!