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Washington, Dc, Us

How I've Helped Others & How I Can Help You:Identified & Countered Online Threats: Researched and analyzed online data to spot and understand threats like harmful software and deceptive email campaigns that target businesses like yours.Protected High-Risk Networks: Ensured a major network, under intense scrutiny, remained secure without any data breaches.Enhanced Security Measures: Introduced innovative tools and training, boosting security efficiency by 20%. This led to an 80% reduction in potential online risks.Seamless System Upgrades: Successfully moved over 8,000 users to new email systems without losing any data.Educated Hundreds: Conducted training sessions for over 300 individuals, enhancing their knowledge of online safety.Developed Comprehensive Security Plans: Crafted strategies to manage internal threats, enhance overall online security, and assess third-party risks.Balanced Tech & Strategy: Implemented plans that combined both technical tools and strategic processes to manage online risks.If you're interested in seeing how the strategies I've applied for major corporations can boost your business's online security, let's have a chat. I'm here to offer advice, not a sales pitch. Reach out at brandon@rcybersolutions.com or 202-743-0117.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Spearheaded strategic planning with business executives and senior management to align security and business strategy resulting in 0 breach of data and 99% uptime.Secured buy-in for technology tools, security policies, system refreshes, infrastructure upgrades, & compliance projects in excess of $2MLed a team of 6 network engineers and systems administrators to evaluate, recommend, and implement security products and technologies for multi-factor authentication, patch policy, insider threat mitigation reducing risk by 85%Improved business systems security posture by 90% by optimizing scanner coverage and frequency, critical and closed vulnerabilities, and exclusions while reducing costs by 60%

Prevented $2B+ in damages to key infrastructure by defining and executing the security strategy, developing and enforcing policies and guidelines, actively defending networks, leading security authorizations, and conducting risk mitigation.Validated security controls on business systems to prevent security breaches for 23 systems

Trained 300+ students on various information technology/cyber-security related topics resulting in 97% first time pass rate.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Proactive Threat Management: Conducted over 50 security checks, spotting and removing more than 5,000 harmful software and hidden threats to ensure smooth online operations.Leadership in High-Stakes Environments: Led a dedicated team of 7 professionals, ensuring the security of large-scale networks used by national agencies and over 100,000 users.Staying Ahead of Threats: Continuously researched and analyzed online data to identify potential threats, including deceptive email campaigns and harmful software targeting various businesses.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Coached, trained, and mentored over 700 employees to ensure cyber-security compliance prior to inspection with a 90% success rate on first passDeveloped and implemented operational and technical cyber-security policy and guidelines for 27 clientsSpearheaded the planning and migration of over 8,000 customers during systems migrations, resulting in 0 loss of dataProvided advisory support to 36 clients, ensuring a 90% compliance rating for all cyber-security related vulnerabilities, thus protecting the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN).Provided Mission Command and technical assistance to NY during Superstorm Sandy in restoral of business systems resulting in 100% operational readiness within 1 week.Resolved a myriad of category I (high level) findings on the network hosting the wiki-leaks trial, preventing network breaches and disclosure of sensitive trial information.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Managed logistics and supply chain systems valued in excess of $15B for Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Horn of Africa, Qatar in support of the war effort over a 2 year periodSuccessfully leveraged cutting-edge technologies and innovative strategies, achieving a 25% improvement in overall operational efficiency and elevating security resilience in supply chain processes.Provided oversight of over 50,000 business systems resulting in an average Operational Readiness (OR) Rate above 95%Coordinated the successful implementation of fiber optics, routing and switching network devices at the Theater Ammunitions Supply Point. Identified deficiencies in the network resulting in a 70% increase of bandwidth capability for the Theater Ammunition Supply PointSenior technical advisor to a 10 member Afghanistan Transition Team in support of Operation New Dawn

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Provided expert services to 17,000+ US Army customers in the Military District of WashingtonPerformed audits and maintenance/security updates for all business systems valued at over $3M without errorMaintained $20M worth of cryptographic equipment throughout the National Capital RegionEnsured that all personnel met 100% of Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army (OAA) directives, goals and training requirement without mishapEnsured accountability and maintenance of $10M networking equipment.