Ben Leedham

Ben Leedham is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in security automation and infrastructure security. Currently serving as Lead Engineer - Security Automation at Northwestern Mutual since May 2019, Ben enhances cybersecurity through architecture and implementation of advanced security solutions. Prior to this role, Ben worked at Madison Area Technical College from January 2014 to May 2019, advancing through positions including Security Engineer II, where expertise in incident response, vulnerability management, and digital forensics was developed. Additionally, Ben contributed to Wolfpack Techies as Office Manager and Supplemental Instructor, leading improvements in IT service processes. Academically, Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Milwaukee School of Engineering and an Associate of Applied Science in Network Security from Madison Area Technical College. Further professional development includes education at the SANS Technology Institute.