Mark Blume

Mark Blume is an experienced Information Technology Security Architect currently employed at GES - Global Experience Specialists since February 2021, previously holding the role of Information Security Engineer there. With a strong foundation in security operations, Mark served as a Security Operations Center Analyst at Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. from May 2020 to February 2021 and as an Information Security Analyst at GES from September 2019 to April 2020. Mark’s technical expertise includes incident response using various SIEM technologies and assessing vulnerabilities. Mark's education encompasses a Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems and Applied Technology from Southern Illinois University, a Graduate Certificate in Presentation Testing and Ethical Hacking from SANS Technology Institute, and two Associate's Degrees in Network and System Administration and English Language and Literature from Lake Land College. Additionally, Mark has a background in military service as an Airborne Infantryman in the US Army.