Collin Beder Email & Phone Number

Remote

This role encompasses a dynamic blend of technical expertise, thought leadership, and strategic initiatives. In this role, I lead the intersection of innovation and education, driving the development and dissemination of knowledge on emerging technologies. With a focus on performance-based training, advisory leadership, and content creation, my work advances the understanding and application of cutting-edge technologies within the industry.- Spearhead multiple yearly Emerging Technology Advisory groups, collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the field to identify, evaluate, and advocate for the integration of breakthrough technologies in our practices and content.- Develop comprehensive AI courses, curating curriculum that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring learners acquire the skills needed to excel in the evolving tech landscape.- Host engaging podcasts, sharing insights and fostering discussions on the latest trends and ethical considerations in technology.- Author insightful blogs, white papers and a book: [Artificial Intelligence: A Primer on Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Neural Networks], translating complex technological concepts into accessible, thought-provoking content that informs and inspires diverse global audiences.- Spearhead the development of cutting-edge exam content for an open-source Cyber Security Analyst certification.- Innovating exam scenarios, refining the selection of operating systems and tools and elevating the educational experience through real-world simulation and analysis.- Craft comprehensive exam scenarios that challenge and validate the competencies of aspiring cyber security analysts, utilizing Skillable Studio platform and Hyper-V Virtual Machines.- Utilizing programming languages such as Python to develop scripts for improved exam artifact creations.- Utilizing markdown language to provide instructions within Skillable Studio for visual formatting.

Remote

As a Performance Based Training Engineer, my role was pivotal in architecting and executing training programs that blended technical rigor with practical application. Focused on creating immersive learning experiences, I design and implement performance-based training modules that equip professionals with the skills to navigate and excel in the cybersecurity and emerging technology landscapes.- Conducted thorough quality checks of lab scenarios and functionalities to ensure they operate as intended, providing a seamless and educational user experience.- Crafted clear, concise instructions and walkthrough videos to guide users through lab scenarios, ensuring accessibility and understanding for participants of varying skill levels.- Designed and executed a novel cyber hunt challenge for an ISACA virtual event, engaging participants in applying their cybersecurity skills in dynamic, real-world inspired scenarios.- Continuously sought out and implemented innovative ideas to enhance the learning experience, including developing new lab scenarios that incorporate the latest in cybersecurity threats and defenses.- Streamlined and cleaned up instructional materials to ensure clarity, coherence, and educational effectiveness, removing barriers to learning and enhancing the overall training experience.

Support internal and external audits, control reviews, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and reporting.- Audit infrastructure to find anomalies and improvements. - Analyze audit findings to provide remediation recommendations.- Generate, distribute, deliver and improve risk, compliance and auditing reports to leadership.- Generate, analyze, and present findings for infrastructure non-compliance, infrastructure patch compliance, and infrastructure vulnerability discovery reporting.- Stay abreast of published security standards and frameworks that impact IT, information security and business operations.- Translate security and compliance policies and requirements into actionable procedures for technology and business operations practitioners.- Provide assistance to L1 & L2 technology analysts to ensure Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) process is followed and actioned timely.- Assist with the development uplift of processes in the client’s Risk and Compliance program areas.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Created device data collection reports of all managed infrastructure for Security Information Event Management (SIEM) ingestion by Managed Security Services Security Operations Center (MSS-SOC)- Instructed and provided technical guidance to global IT support team stationed at owned and managed hospitality locations.- Engaged in security events and incidents as part of a global computer security incident response team.- Monitor security aspects of critical systems to prevent compromise and maintain a strong security posture.- Provide leadership details of security incidents with business related impact in written and interactive methods.- Utilized Internal Service Integration and Management (ISAM) platform (ServiceNow) to develop and implement incident data to maintain Security Network Operation Center procedures.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Engaged, remediated, and resolved security events and incidents.- Import and manipulation of raw intrusion detection events.- Enrich the CFPB’s CSIRT intranet knowledge database dashboard with enhanced usability for incident response team with view refinement using HTML and CSS.- Contributed to efficiency in re-categorization and broadened catalog for operations ticketing and incident response management.