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 – #107
The week of December 8th through December 14th, roughly 374 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about the complexity of zero trust and the effect on small businesses. We’ve made zero trust overly complex, even
Cyber Threat Weekly – #106
The week of December 1st through December 7th, roughly 368 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about agentic AI and non-human identities. AI deployment in the enterprise is accelerating. AI agents need their own identity instead
Cyber Threat Weekly – #105
The week of November 24th through November 30th, roughly 273 cyber news articles were reviewed. A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share. Been thinkin about proactive security measures. It feels like we are always reacting to the loudest news, not necessarily the most prolific
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