Ryan Westman

Ryan Westman MSc has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Ryan currently works at eSentire as a Senior Manager in Threat Intelligence since April 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Manager in Threat Intelligence at the same company from October 2021 to April 2022.

Before joining eSentire, Ryan worked at Deloitte Canada, where they held various positions in Threat Intelligence & Analytics. Ryan started as a Security Researcher in September 2018 and progressed to become a Senior Security Researcher from August 2020 to August 2021. Ryan then assumed the role of Manager in Threat Intelligence & Analytics from August 2021 to October 2021.

Ryan also has experience in the public sector, having worked as a Junior Policy Analyst at Public Safety Canada in 2018. Prior to that, they served in the Canadian Armed Forces and held multiple roles, including Information Management Officer from August 2016 to September 2017, Influence Activities Operator and Analyst from November 2014 to September 2017, and Regional Liaison Officer in the Montreal Liaison Team in May 2017.

Their military career also includes roles such as Corporal (OpFor Section Commander) from April 2015 to August 2015, Corporal from January 2014 to March 2015, and Private from September 2012 to December 2013. Additionally, they served as a Corporal in the British Army from September 2015 to January 2016.

Ryan's early career experiences include working as a Constituency Assistant at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2010 to 2011 and as a Co-Op Student at the Waterloo Regional Police Service from September 2008 to January 2009.

Overall, Ryan Westman MSc has developed a strong background in threat intelligence and analytics through their work in both the private and public sectors, as well as their military experience.

Ryan Westman MSc's education history is as follows:

In 2011 to 2015, Ryan Westman received a BA Hons. in Political Science & History from Wilfrid Laurier University, with a field of study in Political Science and Government.

From 2015 to 2016, Ryan Westman pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations from the University of Central Lancashire.

Starting in 2017 and ending in 2019, Ryan Westman completed a Master's Degree in Public Administration and Public Policy from the University of Waterloo.

In 2021, Ryan Westman attended the SANS Technology Institute and obtained a degree in FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence.

In 2023, Ryan Westman received further training at the SANS Technology Institute in FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics.

Ryan Westman also holds various certifications including Foundations of Cybersecurity from Google, GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA) from GIAC Certifications, ATT&CK Adversary Emulation Methodology from MITRE Engenuity, ATT&CK Cyber Threat Intelligence from MITRE Engenuity, ATT&CK Security Operations Center Assessment from MITRE Engenuity, ATT&CK Purple Teaming Methodology from MITRE Engenuity, Vulnerability Management Detection & Response from Qualys, Official (ISC)2 CBK Training Seminar for the CISSP from (ISC)², Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) from GIAC Certifications, Certified User from Recorded Future, Advanced Internet Intelligence & Online Investigations from Toddington International Inc., Linux Foundations from WithYouWithMe, Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure from Coursera, Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Containers and Services from Coursera, Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation from Coursera, Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services from Coursera, Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation from Coursera, Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process from Coursera, ADL 168 Role of Gender Advisors and Gender Field Advisors in Operations from NATO, and Gender-Based Analysis Plus from Status of Women Canada / Condition féminine Canada.