Andy Freeman

Andy Freeman, CISSP, CISM has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and responsibilities in the field of information security. Andy is currently serving as the Director of Information Security at DistributionNOW, where they are responsible for designing and implementing cyber security solutions that align with business objectives. Prior to this, they held the position of IT Security Manager at the same company, where they played a crucial role in implementing security measures such as SIEM, email security, and network security.

Before joining DistributionNOW, Andy worked as a Security Engineer II at Wellington Steele & Associates, Inc., where they conducted security assessments and tuned IDS/IPS devices to reduce false positives. Andy also reviewed network diagrams to identify security gaps and implemented tuning rules to enhance the SOC's response to indications of compromise.

Additionally, Andy served as a Security Analyst at WG Consulting, LLC, where they led a security risk assessment project for a medium-sized company. Andy conducted firewall configurations, network and endpoint assessments, and policy reviews, providing an executive summary to upper management that included assessment scorecards and a prioritized list of security goals.

Andy's earlier experience includes serving as an IT Manager and System Administrator at IES, where they conducted annual risk assessments and implemented security baselines for IT assets. Andy also played a crucial role in increasing network visibility and reducing risk by implementing Cisco ASA's with Sourcefire IDS/IPS. Prior to IES, Andy worked as a Network Administrator at RadiSys Corporation, where they supported end users, upgraded the network and data center, and implemented anti-virus solutions. Andy also served as a Stockroom Supervisor, managing a team and actively participating in ISO 9001 certification projects.

Overall, Andy Freeman has a strong background in information security, with expertise in implementing security solutions, conducting risk assessments, and enhancing network security measures.

Andy Freeman, CISSP, CISM earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Assurance and Security from Capella University, where they attended from 2017 to 2020. In addition, they obtained various certifications including CISSP from (ISC)² in April 2017, Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) from ISACA in December 2016, CompTIA Security+ ce from CompTIA in February 2016, CCNA from Cisco in May 2004, and CompTIA A+ certification from CompTIA. Andy also holds certifications in CompTIA Project+ and ITIL v3 Foundations from AXELOS Global Best Practice, although the specific dates of obtaining those certifications are not provided.