Ben B.

Ben B. has a strong background in security architecture and engineering. Ben is currently working as a Security Architecture Lead at Clearsense, where they lead cloud native security architecture and engineering, as well as the integration of security tools into CI/CD pipelines. Prior to this, Ben held the role of Cloud Security Lead at Clearsense.

Before joining Clearsense, Ben worked as a Senior Network Security Engineer at Early Warning®, where they managed security and network assets on a geographically dispersed hybrid cloud network, and served as a secure remote access VPN subject matter expert. Ben also provided network and security expertise as an advisor on multiple projects.

Ben has also held positions at Kudelski Security, American Express Global Business Travel, Bechtel Corporation, CenturyLink, Level 3 Communications, Arrow Electronics, Support Solution, and Costco Wholesale. Ben'sroles in these companies ranged from Senior Network Engineer to Security Operations Center Analyst and Department Supervisor/Lead.

Ben B. has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Technology Management - MIS from Northern Arizona University, which they obtained from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in Linux Networking Administration - RHEL Linux from Estrella Mountain Community College from 2010 to 2012. In the same period, they also obtained an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cisco CCNA level Network Administration, from the same institution. Before attending Estrella Mountain Community College, Ben B. studied Computer Systems Engineering at Arizona State University from 2000 to 2003, although they did not mention obtaining a degree in that field. In terms of certifications, they have obtained various certifications in cybersecurity and software development from different institutions, including ISC2 and LinkedIn, among others.