Erich Kron Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Clearwater, FL, US

Using my extensive IT and cyber security experience, I educate IT administrators, security professionals and users on ways to protect themselves and their organizations from cyber attacks that include ransomware, phishing and other social engineering attacks. In this role I write blog articles, participate in webinars, participate in live and online.

Palm Harbor, Florida, US

I was responsible for the organizational security and regulatory compliance of a 250 employee SaaS provider. I performed significant improvements in the security architecture to include the deployment of the Alienvault OSSIM SIEM platform, Snort IDS sensors, Multi-Factor Authentication for administrators (Yubikey) and reconfiguration of Symantec Endpoint.

Alexandria, Virginia, US

• I was responsible for all aspects of customer service, member retention and engagement activities in an information security association with over 111,000 certified members globally. I led multiple teams situated.
• Using my experience as an information technology and security professional, I was responsible for identifying and implementing benefits that add value to membership in our association.
• Oversaw 18+ local educational events including our US Government focused event, annual Security Congress and Secure event series as well as the global information security awards program.
• Responsible for the organizations chapter program which encompasses over 150 global chapters.
• Managed a multi-million dollar departmental budget.
• Led the maturing of processes within the department resulting in the decision to not back fill several positions while maintaining high customer service levels.

San Francisco, CA, US

I served on a 3-person speaker panel with Allison Miller and Meng-Chow Kang, members of the (ISC)2 Board of Directors. Topics included the importance of learning to communicate security and technical issues with the C-Suite and the importance of developing soft-skills as opposed to just technical skills.More information at.

I discussed what certification means and how it compliments experience on a resume. I also spoke about the difference between certificate programs and certifications and had a 15 minute QA session.

Reston, Virginia, US

• A key senior leadership position responsible for the overall management and strategic vision of the Information Assurance and physical security program for the Regional Cyber Center - Western Hemisphere (formerly.
• Responsible for the strategic security vision, monitoring and enforcement of organizational information security policies and standards while considering cost, labor, regulatory, contractual and legal constraints.
• Analyze security related processes and provide meaningful changes to improve security posture, efficiency and cost savings while working within the ITIL framework and complying with Army regulations and best practices.
• Successfully lead teams during high-visibility security events, providing quick, concise instruction and leadership for multiple technical teams, while also providing reporting and operational impact updates to senior.
• Provide leadership to multiple teams of information security professionals responsible for the overall IA posture of the US Army information system network and computing infrastructure.
• Brief senior members of management on items related to IA and security functions.

Reston, Virginia, US

• A key resource providing both technical and non-technical guidance and direction for the Information Technology Security Auditing program for the Army Continental United States Theater Network Operations and Security.
• Maintain a repository for all systems Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process (DIACAP) and C&A documentation and modification to support Designated Approving.
• Perform system audits and verify compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert s (IAVA) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Alternate Branch Chief for the security team and alternate Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) for the CONUS Theater Network Operations Security Center (CTNOSC).
• Report detailed findings and provide briefings and updates to the Security Manager and other Information Assurance staff.
• Assist in identification and remediation of security-related risks on IT systems.

Reston, Virginia, US

• Managed complex, multi-million dollar information technology projects undergoing consolidation in to the US Army APC Datacenters. This included long-term project management working with stakeholders from several Army.
• Developed test plans, ensured security, functionality and compliance with Army and DoD regulations.
• Defined project scope, milestones and objectives; developed work plans, schedules, and resource estimates.
• Generated status reports, conducted project planning and status meetings.
• Provided written and oral briefings to all levels of management within our organization.
• Received multiple awards for my performance and have been nominated as the STG Employee of the Quarter.

Tucson, Arizona, US

• Effectively managed a team of skilled field technicians supporting technology for medical and commercial customers. I assisted field technicians with technical issues, worked with the sales department to architect.
• Reviewed technology and project plans.
• Scheduled and managed customer technology implementations.
• Managed team of field technicians and Provided technical guidance and design assistance for the sales force.
• Scheduled, dispatched and provided tier 2 support for field technicians.
• Designed, deployed and debugged Windows servers, Active Directory, Exchange 2003 and 2007 and desktop operating systems

Falls Church, Virginia, US

• I performed Active Directory administration and managed, monitored and deployed domain controllers for the US Army CONUS (Continental United States) Active Directory forest. I assisted in deploying and migrating many.
• Administered domain controllers and certificate servers supporting over 80,000 users.
• Administered user accounts, DNS, WINS, DHCP and certificate services for regions of the CONUS AD forest.
• Ensured servers were patched, updated and compliant Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA’s).
• Supported certificate-based, IPSEC encrypted connectivity between domain controllers.
• Created and deployed Group Policy Objects.

• I was responsible for the operation of the Information Technology department in a 130,000+ square foot aerospace machining and manufacturing environment, and the Tucson Aeroservice Center which operates out of the.
• Responsible for the upgrade from an antiquated AIX-based database to a modern SQL-based ERP system, saving the company money and providing a much higher level of customer support and satisfaction.
• Performed management duties to include promoting, reprimanding and terminating employees as required.
• Maintained routers, switches, and firewalls that provided LAN and WAN connectivity at the central location as well as the geographically separate airport location.
• Maintained T-1, DSL and Frame Relay connections that provided internet access and VPN connectivity.
• Implemented a remote access solution to allow customers to upload design plans electronically which greatly reduced the time required to begin manufacturing and greatly improved customer satisfaction.

Bachelor Of Science, It - Networks Administration, Information Technology

Diploma, General Studies