Curtis Mcpherson Email & Phone Number

I am a versatile Cybersecurity Engineer with an extensive managerial background. I am involved in network security, penetration testing (red teaming), CMMC and regulatory compliance, cyber defense (blue teaming), digital forensics, zero-trust administration, vulnerability assessments, and public speaking. My management career encompasses over 20 years of direct supervisory experience of anywhere from 20-150 employees in multiple business environments.I believe communication is key to everything we do. An effective communicator can accomplish anything they set their mind to! I also believe in leading by example, defending your team, and always doing the right thing. Do right by your team and they will do right by you. Upcoming speaking engagements:11/07/2024 - Appalachia Advance 2024 - “Policy Development Best Practices”.Stay tuned for upcoming speaking engagements!Past speaking engagements:09/11/2024 - CCAP Conference - “Election Security”.11/02/2023 - Appalachia Advance 2023 - "Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack, and defending yourself with Zero-Trust", co-presented with ThreatLocker.08/07/2023 - Bermudian Springs School District - "Phish Tails"03/20/2023 - Wyoming County, PA Parental Guardian Conference - “Cyber Security for Young People… It’s More Than Just Passwords”.01/26/2022 - Harrisburg University/NuPath - "Pathways to Cybersecurity".10/19/2022 - Appalachia Technologies' Don't Gamble with your Cybersecurity - "Tales from the SOC"We Are! I am a proud graduate of Penn State University!Highlight of Accomplishments:- Proven, dynamic team leader and developer.- Highly effective communicator/collaborator.- Change agent in security policy development and implementation.- Experienced security auditor with an excellent track record for success.- Mentored many individuals to a new career in cybersecurity!- 3x Self-published author of fiction novels.Continuing Education:- CISSP- CCNA- Linux +Volunteerism/Philanthropy: I support the following organizations...St. Jude's Children's HospitalAlzheimer's AssociationWounded Warrior ProjectObsessive Compulsive FoundationThe Scars Foundation - https://www.scarsfoundation.org/Add me to your network or follow me if: Your organization is in need of managed security services; if you want to learn more about switching careers, working in cybersecurity, cyber-safety, or for information about scheduling for me to speak at your event.ATTENTION! No soliciting via message or phone call, I will not respond, and will probably block you.

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