Derek Miklaus

Derek Miklaus is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, Expert at Pacific Gas and Electric Company since October 2015. With a focus on automation and process improvement within the Cyber Threat Intelligence team, Derek has held various roles including Cyber Threat Specialist, Senior with an emphasis on MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and Cyber Security Engineer, Senior, where responsibilities included secure network architecture and compliance audit facilitation. Derek's earlier experience as a Cyber Security Threat Specialist involved monitoring cybersecurity activities, incident response, and communication with stakeholders. Before PG&E, Derek worked as a Production Technician at Precision Flight Controls, Inc., managing inventory and quality inspection. Education includes a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University and associate degrees in Computer Network Technologies and Information Technology from Asher College and Heald College-Roseville.