Timothy De Block Email & Phone Number

Working to build a world-class security awareness program that fosters a security mindset and culture within the organization.

Worldwide

Founder of Exploring Information Security a company helping people navigate the cybersecurity landscape. Producer of podcasts, blog posts, and website content. Security consultant in a variety of disciplines with a special focus on application security, vulnerability management, and security awareness. Cybersecurity coach for individuals and teams. Public.

South Carolina, United States

Local security user group based in Columbia, SC, that offers a virtual option for meetups.

Manage DFIR engagements with clients who have had an incident or breach. Co-host of the Antigen Security podcast. Help establish new proactive services to offer clients for improved security.

Managed and coached a team of seven application security analysts and engineers. Worked with clients to set strategy and direction for establishing and maturing their application security programs. Participated in presales activities for application security services and tooling. Created blogs and commented on hot news items for marketing.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Managed application security, security engineer, and pentest teams. Provide valuable insight into latest security news and vulnerabilities that affect the company. Presented content for monthly town halls and lunch and learns. Assisted GRC in compliance initiatives for PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST.

Assist Security Operations Center (SOC) in maturing the state-wide network security monitoring and computer incident response processes and procedures. Monitors for potential threats to state entity's systems, networks, and data. Investigate and report security incidents. Perform threat assessment and analysis.

Columbia, SC

Investigated and took action on security incidents involving website attacks, phishing, malware infections, and newly discovered vulnerabilities that put the agency at the risk of a breach. Maintained and administered the agency’s web application firewall, VPN, IPS, DLP, web filter, email filter, and anti-virus solutions.

The Crawfish BoxesManaged nine editorial staff, produce a regular scheduled podcast and other audio content, created GIFs and infographics, photographed baseball events including Spring Training and minor league games.

Columbia, SC

Administered network and server hardware. Resolved network, server, and security issues that affected normal operations. Maintained and administered the agency’s IPS, web filter, email filter, load balancer, imaging, and backup solutions.

Provided level two support for computer, printer, and network account issues. Are you really reading all the descriptions because that's really cool!

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Installed network cable and fire alarm systems in businesses and schools. Inventoried electronic equipment.

Provided networking and computer support. Managed user network accounts creating, deleting, and setting permissions. Implemented a security policy and installed the latest security patches. Trained Navy personnel in the use of radio equipment, Microsoft Outlook, and Navy Core Values. Maintained and performed regular preventative maintenance on test.