Ryan S.

Ryan S. has a diverse range of work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Ryan started their career at FIS as a SIEM Engineer, where they imported and parsed log data into a SIEM solution and configured alerting for the Security Operations Cyber Fusion Center. Ryan also worked as an IT Security Analyst, conducting threat analysis and hunting using various security tools.

Ryan later joined Valiant Solutions as a Security Engineer, where they conducted web security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of web applications. Ryan provided recommendations to improve overall security posture based on industry standards.

At ManTech, Ryan served as a Security Engineering - Web Application & Vulnerability Assessor, leading architecture review meetings and assessing security controls based on FISMA/FedRAMP compliance standards.

Ryan's experience also includes roles at United States Cyber Command and GuidePoint Security, where they conducted security assessments, identified vulnerabilities, and recommended remediation strategies.

In their most recent role at Protiviti, Ryan served as an Information Technology Consulting Manager, leading a team of Technology Consultants in security and privacy projects. Ryan provided support to the CISO and Directors in areas such as Security Operations, Incident Response, and DevSecOps.

Additionally, Ryan has experience in the U.S. Coast Guard, where they served as a Servicing Personnel Officer, Housing & Transportation Officer, and Maritime First Aid Responder, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills.

Ryan has also contributed to Project Transition USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting transitioning military veterans in finding civilian careers.

Overall, Ryan S. has a strong background in cybersecurity, with expertise in conducting security assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response. Ryan has demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to supporting transitioning military veterans.

Ryan S. has a diverse education history in the field of information technology and cybersecurity. In 2013, they attended Southern New Hampshire University and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Technology, which they completed in 2016. In 2017, they participated in various workshops and programs, including the Web Application PenTesting Workshop and MetaSploit Workshop at the ISC(2) Central Florida Chapter, as well as the SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling program at the SANS Technology Institute. Additionally, they attended the U.S. Coast Guard Leadership and Management School in the same year.

Continuing their education in cybersecurity, Ryan pursued several bootcamps and courses. In 2020, they enrolled in The Pentester Academy's Web Application Security Bootcamp and the O'Reilly School of Technology's Ethical Hacking Bootcamp with Hands-on Labs. Ryan also completed the Advanced Web Attack & Exploitation program offered by Offensive Security. Furthermore, in 2019, Ryan participated in the Enterprise Penetration Testing Methods course at HackMiami Con 2019 and the Penetration Testing with Kali (PWK) program offered by Offensive Security.

In addition to their formal education, Ryan obtained several certifications. Ryan obtained the eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester certification from eLearnSecurity in September 2021 and the eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester certification in July 2022. Ryan also holds the CompTIA PenTest+ ce Certification from CompTIA, achieved in June 2022. Furthermore, they obtained the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification from GIAC Certifications in November 2018 and the Investigations on the Deep Web (TOR) certification from McAfee Institute in January 2018. Additionally, Ryan holds the Datto Certified Deployment Specialist (DCDS) certification from Datto, Inc., which they obtained in November 2020, as well as the SQL Fundamentals certification from SoloLearn, acquired in December 2017.