Brian Olson Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park, CA, US

• Assembled and led a world-class detection engineering team of 11 experts across multiple continents.
• Spearheaded the deployment of cutting-edge threat detection systems and custom tools to safeguard Meta's global network at scale.
• Strengthened Meta's security posture by developing a powerful incident response and detection framework.

Rockville, Maryland, US

• Deliver graduate-level information security courses, focusing on network forensics, delivering advanced training in threat hunting, analysis, and incident response as part of the FOR572 program.
• More information available at: SANS Profile - Brian Olson

New York, New York, US

• Led the remediation of the historic Yahoo breach and implemented a comprehensive security strategy that restored global trust.
• Scaled the Security Operations team from 5 to 24 engineers and 3 managers across 4 specialized teams.
• Directed intrusion detection, digital forensics, and incident response for over 50 brands, including Yahoo, AOL, and HuffPost.
• Established a robust security operations program from the ground up and deployed advanced tools to ensure rapid incident response.
• Managed security engineers and contractors across three U.S. regions that strengthened detection and response efforts enterprise-wide.

New York, New York, US

• Spearheaded global intrusion detection and response by building a security operations program from the ground up, establishing people, processes, and technology.
• Deployed Endpoint Detection and Response across Verizon Media by conducting gap analysis, selecting products, and analyzing data.
• Built a scalable logging architecture for enterprise-wide data collection and analysis using Elastic Stack across private and cloud environments.
• Enhanced network intrusion detection by upgrading systems with Suricata, Zeek, and Arkime.

New York, New York, US

Remote, US

• Delivered incident response consulting and addressed information security needs in digital forensics, internal monitoring, employee investigations, open-source intelligence, and identity management.
• Designed and launched an advanced penetration testing service simulating real-world adversary tactics to enhance clients' security posture.
• Strengthened network intrusion detection by re-engineering systems and upgrading data capture and analysis for proactive threat detection.
• Provided consulting insights to develop technology products focused on improving adversary detection and proactive hunting strategies.

Hanover, Maryland, US

• Led global threat-hunting efforts by analyzing network traffic, OS data, executable files, and host metadata to identify anomalies and threats.
• Managed a team of 6 in developing identification methods and remediation procedures for malicious software.
• Improved detection capabilities through tool and process improvements and provided detailed reports to clients and management.

Global, US

• Executed offensive security consulting for Fortune 500 clients and government entities.
• Performed penetration testing, application assessments, web security evaluations, social engineering, and wireless reviews.
• Formulated detailed reports on security vulnerabilities, offering actionable insights for teams, clients, and executives, while supporting the development of statements of work for new business opportunities.

Washington, DC, US

• Oversaw multiple global networks to detect malicious traffic using Intrusion Detection Systems; responded to threats by analyzing network protocols and employing IDS capabilities to safeguard critical systems.
• Authored IDS signatures to enhance traffic analysis and performed in-depth packet-level investigations to identify compromised systems and vulnerabilities while advising administrators on remedial actions to prevent.

Washington, DC, US

Served as a technical leader of a team of 6. This team's responsibilities included the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all electronics to include navigation, communications, weapons guidance, and computer systems.

Satellite Beach, Florida, US

Contract work typically 6-9 months in length at large employers in the area. Earlier contracts were desktop support focused while later contracts were more system administration oriented.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Information Technology