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Advisory Consultant at SCIS SECURITY
Has 10+ Years Of Experience

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Almost 9 years ago

Commented on The Alerting Module provides real-time event processing language on the logs/packets stream.

I agree, with Alireza's comment. It's always best practice regardless of the SIEM. Traditionally, we've used the Netwitness platform mainly for full packet capture and basic alerting. To make better use as a full SIEM, it's important for others to note that customers need to…

Almost 9 years ago

Answered a question: Can I use VPN, firewall and IPS on one device?

Yes, but depends on your appliance. Sourcefire NGFW by itself is not a VPN device. It CAN serve as a traditional/L7 firewall + IPS. If you're using the new Cisco ASA modules + Sourcefire; you can do both but configuration is still separate. If you're looking for smaller…

Almost 9 years ago

Answered a question: How to integrate Meraki MX Security appliances with other Switch brands?

It's the same networking stack concepts across. The only difference is Meraki has a GUI and your switches, I guess don't. I'm assuming by integrate you're probably looking at some form of VLAN extending and assigning management IP's, Just ensure everything matches the VLAN…

Projects

Almost 9 years ago

Architect Threat Intelligence System for Nationwide Healthcare System

Architect Threat Intelligence System for Nationwide Healthcare System sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Almost 9 years ago

Automated Self-Defending Network with Splunk, PowerShell, and SSH Certificates

Automated Self-Defending Network

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Threat Intel Ops

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Almost 9 years ago

Firewalls

Can I use VPN, firewall and IPS on one device?

Almost 9 years ago

Firewalls

How to integrate Meraki MX Security appliances with other Switch brands?

Comments

Almost 9 years ago

Log Management

The Alerting Module provides real-time event processing language on the logs/packets stream.

About me

Dennis is a multi-industry and seasoned cyber security operations lead. Dennis helps organizations achieve their maximum security potential through hybrid training, sec ops management, engineering, and cross-disciplinary integration. Published, licensed, certified, and above all else, professional. Dennis is also a veteran of the armed forces.

Certifications

Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems
Metasploit Pro Certified Specialist (MPCS)
Imperva Certified SecureSphere Professional Database Security Specialist (ICSSP-IDSS)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Licensed Penetration Tester (L|PT)
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (E|CSA)
Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
Sourcefire Certified Professional (SFCP)
QualysGuard Certified Specialist
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
A+
CNDA (Certified Network Defense Architect)
GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Employers

RSA Security
SCIS, LLC
Millar, Inc.
Harris Health System
Apache Corporation
Foster Wheeler
American Airlines
Match.com
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Alert Logic
VB Consulting Inc.
Xtec Systems
ExxonMobil
WESCO Distribution
Studio Red Architects
Academy
Cegi Cars
PrimeSystems/Directron

Education

University of Houston-Victoria
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Houston-Downtown

Interesting Projects and Accomplishments

Almost 9 years ago

Architect Threat Intelligence System for Nationwide Healthcare System

Almost 9 years ago

Automated Self-Defending Network with Splunk, PowerShell, and SSH Certificates