I am well versed in the ten domains of Information Systems security defined by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium ([ISC]2). I specialize in intrusion detection response, penetration testing, and auditing. I also have a working knowledge of the implementation and administration of major firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and intrusion detection systems.
I have created and conducted security awareness training for a major Internet bank and have created security policies and procedures currently used by several companies. I also created and taught a three day training course on Intrusion Detection Systems for an undisclosed government agency in Washington D.C..
My consultation with the FBI on attempted network breaches resulted in the capture and successful prosecution of the criminals involved. In 2007 I consulted with the Secret Service on the WI-FI security posture at the White House.
At the request of the FBI, I was a guest speaker at the INFRAGARD 2004 wireless conference where I presented the current status of the hacking underground and addressed issues concerning wireless security.
# In 2005 I discussed the challenges of getting upper management buy-in at the U. A. T. Tech Forum.
# In 2006 I was one of the key note speakers of the IT Summit in Tulsa.
# In 2007 I gave several presentations one being at Southern Nazarene University.
# In 2008 At the request of the Secret Service I gave a presentation at a Cyber Crimes Alliance meeting. I also presented at The Information Warfare Summit hosted by ISSA. I was also was a key presenter at the Cyber-Crimes conference hosted by INFRAGARD / ISSA. I also presented at the Tulsa Tech Fest.
I have also spoken from Belgium to Brazil and at several other colleges and organizations on a variety of Information Security subjects.
I've also attended XCon 2008 in Beijing, the 25th CCC in Berlin, SYSCAN '09 in Shanghai as well as PH-Neutral 0x7d9 in Berlin plus I'm a regular attendee at Black Hat and DEFCON.
I have been interviewed by Forbes and Scientific American regarding my research on the issue of cyber-warfare as it relates to China and their preparedness for an online war. I was an expert witness in two cases involving the RIAA. My declaration was on Slashdot and other websites and is currently being taught as source material at a University in Massachusetts.
I am on the SANS GIAC Advisory Board as well as a mentor for SANS. I am also a current member on the board of directors for the Oklahoma "INFRAGARD". I am also the Vice President for ISSA OKC. I am a longtime member of the Netragard "SNOsoft" research team. I have not only adapted to new and emerging technology, but have learned quickly to integrate security technologies into an existing infrastructure.
I hold the position of A.V.P. of Information Security at a national financial institution who wishes to be anonymous. Since they are separate of anything I do regarding this book or Stratagem 1 Solutions.
On a humorous note I was chosen as one of Time's persons of the year for 2006. ;)