• Strategic Planning: I bring expertise and experience-driven strategic thinking across a variety of cybersecurity domains and business verticals.

    Industry Experience: With over a decade in the field, I have a deep background in both defensive and offensive cybersecurity operations.

    Tactical Implementation: I have hands-on experience in offensive security, incident response, threat hunting, detection engineering, and analysis.

    Results-Driven: I consistently deliver results with passion and integrity.

    Systems Thinking: I’m always thinking about how the entire system works—how it functions, where it can break, and where opportunity lies.

  • SIEM/SOAR: Hunters, Splunk, Google, Microsoft, Crowdstrike

    Hunting: Splunk, Hunters, Microsoft, Crowdstrike, Netwitness

    Threat Intelligence: OpenCTI, Anomaly

    DFIR: Encase, EDR, Velociraptor

    Cybersecurity Programs: Building, Evaluating, & Maturing

  • Security Operations Leadership (Manager → Senior Director):

    Built and led high-performing security operations programs, including: Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Offensive Security Operations, Security Analysis

    Detection Engineer

    Developed and managed detection strategies and systems. Wrote and maintained detection rules to identify malicious activity across diverse environments.

    Threat Hunting Analyst

    Conducted threat hunts, investigated alerts, and responded to ad hoc investigation requests with precision and speed.

    Risk Analyst

    Assessed risks and vulnerabilities within complex systems. Delivered layered, consequence-aware recommendations to reduce exposure.

    Offensive Security Operator

    Performed penetration testing and designed/delivered both red and purple team engagements tailored to client environments.

    Digital Forensics & Incident Responder

    Led investigations into system compromises—including high-profile incidents—delivering timely, actionable results.

    Security Consultant

    Advised clients on optimizing security operations, improving processes, and aligning technologies with business risk.

  • Education

    Masters, Computer Science

    Bachelors, Computer Science

    Certifications

    OSCP, OSCE

    GREM, GXPN, GCFA

    CEH, Security+, Network+

Brandon Allen

Strategic Advisor