Tom A.

Cybersecurity expert specializing in penetration testing and security audits. I help organizations identify and fix vulnerabilities before they become threats, protecting critical assets and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Security Expertise:

• Penetration Testing: Network, web application, and social engineering assessments

• Security Audits: Comprehensive security reviews, vulnerability assessments, risk analysis

• Network Security: Firewalls, intrusion detection, network segmentation, VPNs

• Cryptography: Encryption protocols, key management, secure communications

• Compliance: OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA compliance

Security Philosophy:

I believe security should be built in from the start, not bolted on later. I work with organizations to establish security cultures and implement best practices. I've helped companies prevent breaches, reduce risk, and achieve compliance certifications.

Key Achievements:

• Conducted 100+ penetration tests identifying critical vulnerabilities before exploitation

• Designed security architecture for fintech company handling $500M+ in transactions

• Implemented security awareness training reducing phishing incidents by 80%

• Led incident response for major breach, minimizing damage and recovery time

I'm experienced in working with development teams to build secure applications and with leadership to establish security governance. I stay current with latest threats and security technologies.

Available for: Penetration testing, security audits, security consulting, and incident response.