Russell From 🛡️

Russell From has extensive work experience in the field of cybersecurity and network engineering. Russell has held various positions in different companies, demonstrating their expertise in the industry.

Russell started their career at Verizon Wireless as a Systems Tech, where they installed and maintained regional data network elements. Russell then progressed to become a Network Engineer, responsible for designing and managing switched and routed networks. Russell also worked as a Principal Network Engineer at Verizon's Cloud Platform, contributing to the development and support of the platform.

After their tenure at Verizon, Russell joined Epic as a Network Security Engineer, where they served as the lead and subject matter expert on network security. Russell worked closely with the Network Team to enhance firewall configurations and manage network security events.

Russell then transitioned to Tanium, where they held multiple roles including Technical Account Manager, Enterprise Services Systems Integrations Engineering, and Enterprise Threat Enablement Specialists. In these positions, they focused on providing cybersecurity solutions to customers, improving their IT hygiene, and assisting them in detecting and remediating security incidents.

At Zscaler, Russell worked as a Sales Engineer, engaging with customers and delivering demonstrations of the company's cloud security solutions. Russell also gathered customer requirements and managed the evaluation process.

Russell's work experience also includes roles at U.S. Cellular, where they served as a Network Security Engineer and Senior Network Security Engineer, and AE Business Solutions, where they currently work as a Security Solutions Architect. Russell provides advisory and technical support on cybersecurity and endpoint management solutions.

Additionally, Russell has leveraged their expertise in the telecom industry as an Advisor for Relay, a platform that focuses on enabling the growth of large-scale deployers in a network-neutral environment. Russell has also served as an Advisor for Galactic Slice, a game company that has achieved success in the mobile and PC gaming industry.

In addition to their corporate roles, Russell has participated as a public speaker at various events, sharing their knowledge and experiences in the cybersecurity field.

Overall, Russell From has a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, network engineering, and sales. Russell has a strong track record of providing technical expertise, delivering solutions to customers, and contributing to the growth and success of the companies they have been a part of.

Russell From 🛡️ holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Marquette University. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

In addition to their academic degrees, Russell has acquired several certifications throughout their career. These include the Forward 48 | Civic Leadership Badge from Badgr (now part of Instructure) in April 2022, the GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) certification from GIAC Certifications in October 2021, the Tanium Certified Operator 500 certification from Tanium in September 2021, and the Manager Accelerator Program certification from Tanium in July 2021.

Other certifications obtained by Russell include the GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) from GIAC Certifications in April 2019, the GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) certification from GIAC Certifications in October 2018, and the CISSP certification from (ISC)² in May 2018. Russell also received certifications such as the GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) from the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in November 2017, the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) from GIAC in August 2017, and the GIAC Advisory Board recognition from GIAC in July 2017.

Furthermore, Russell holds certifications such as the GIAC Gold Research Paper from GIAC Certifications in May 2017, the GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) from the SANS Institute in May 2017, the CompTIA Network+ Certification from CompTIA in January 2008, and the Tanium Certified Administrator and Tanium Certified Operator certifications from Tanium in June and May 2021 respectively.

Russell From 🛡️ has also obtained the MEF 2.0 certification from MEF (mef.net) in July 2015, the JNCIA certification from Juniper Networks in June 2014, and the CCNA certification from Cisco in October 2010.