Greetings! I am Darren Burke, and I specialise in safeguarding digital assets and fortifying enterprise networks and IT infrastructure against evolving threats. Throughout my career, I have excelled in developing information security policies, procedures, and best practices, strengthening security posture of IT systems, and leading cybersecurity operations.My technical expertise began in systems administration and IT support, where I developed a deep understanding of network architectures and security protocols. This foundation has been critical in my senior escalation engineer role, allowing me to support a team of security analysts in administering the Mimecast email cybersecurity platform. I am a highly intelligent thinker who logically assesses problems and provides out-of-the-box solutions. Leveraging my expertise in server infrastructure support and system administration, I excel in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing encryption standards, and deploying intrusion detection systems. My approach is proactive and risk-based, focusing on not just defending against threats but predicting and preventing them. I take pride in founding and operating an IT company that specialised in secure applications development, maintaining Windows servers, and providing comprehensive technical support. Technically, I am proficient at utilising security tools to protect networks and emails. One of my notable accomplishments was improving threat detection capabilities. I am committed to professional development and continuous learning through IT security certifications. As a leader, I mentor aspiring security professionals, sharing my knowledge and passion for creating a safer digital environment for businesses and their customers.If we share the same vision, let’s connect!Specialties Information Security | Strategic Leadership | Cybersecurity | Network Configuration | Cloud Security | System Administration | Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) | Penetration Testing | Azure Administration