Chris Harston, Cissp Email & Phone Number

Chris Harston, Cissp is a Senior Security Engineer at Westgate Resorts. He possess expertise in web development, logo design, graphics, graphic design, adobe creative suite and 25 more skills.

Listed skills include Web Development, Logo Design, Graphics, Graphic Design, and 26 others.

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  Senior Security Engineer

  Westgate Resorts

  Aug 2017 - Present - Orlando, Florida Area

  *Designed and implemented a comprehensive security awareness program to foster a robust security culture, leveraging tailored training, phishing simulations, and regular communications to reduce human risk factors.*Configured and optimized SIEM platforms (e.g., LogRhythm, Rapid 7, Stellar Cyber) to monitor and analyze security events.*Designed and maintained firewall configurations (e.g., Fortigate and Fortimanager) to enforce network security policies and prevent unauthorized access.*Configured and managed FortiAnalyzer to streamline log management, enhance threat visibility, and improve incident response through advanced reporting and analytics.*Implemented and managed FortiNAC to enforce network access control, enhance endpoint visibility, and strengthen security posture by mitigating unauthorized device access.*Conducted vulnerability assessments identifying and mitigating critical risks.*Deployed and optimized SentinelOne XDR to enhance threat detection and automated response, reducing dwell time and streamlining incident remediation across endpoints and network environments.*Configured and managed Beyond Trust (Bomgar) privileged remote access (PRA)solution to ensure secure, audited privileged access for IT support, enhancing system security and compliance across diverse environments.*Led the response to a high-profile ransomware attack in the hospitality industry, containing the threat within two hours and preventing data exfiltration. (MGM 2023)*Ensured compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA), maintaining audit readiness.*Designed and rolled out a zero-trust network architecture, enhancing security posture across hybrid cloud environments (e.g. Azure, CASB, Netscope, Zscaler, Palo Alto).