Champagne Ryder

About Champagne Ryder

As a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in SOC operations, threat detection, and incident response, I have dedicated my career to addressing and solving some of the most pressing challenges in the industry. My journey from a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to a SOC Incident Specialist reflects my relentless commitment to enhancing security protocols, improving team efficiency, and driving innovation in threat detection and response automation.In the fast-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, organizations are constantly confronted with sophisticated threats that require more than just reactive measures. To effectively safeguard sensitive data and maintain a robust security posture, it\'s crucial to adopt proactive, strategic approaches. The challenge is not only to respond to incidents swiftly but also to anticipate and mitigate risks before they materialize.At CI Security, I embraced this challenge. Starting as a Tier 1 SOC Analyst, I conducted thousands of investigations across diverse industries, honing my skills in incident detection and threat analysis. As I advanced to Senior Analyst and later SOC Supervisor, I led cross-functional teams to improve incident response protocols and enhance overall team readiness. A key achievement was spearheading Project Bremerton, which focused on automating high-volume alerts and resulted in a 168% increase in alert efficiency.These efforts have yielded significant results. The automation initiatives I led not only reduced manual workloads but also enhanced alert accuracy, directly contributing to a 25% reduction in mean time to resolution for incidents. My work in digital forensics has been instrumental in identifying the root causes of breaches, preventing further attacks, and safeguarding critical data. Through my leadership and technical expertise, I have played a pivotal role in strengthening the overall security posture of the organizations I have served, ensuring they stay ahead of potential threats.With a deep understanding of cyber threat intelligence and a proven track record in incident response and security operations management, I am passionate about driving security innovations and leading teams toward a safer digital future-Links I care About:TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/r/p/MisplaysXitter: https://x.com/cSecM1spl4yGithub: https://github.com/Misplays-CSEC

Experience

1. Cyber Security Engineer

   Think Stack

   Apr 2025 — Present

   As a Cybersecurity Engineer II at Think|Stack, I contribute to securing client and internal systems by proactively detecting, investigating, and mitigating threats across complex enterprise environments. My role blends deep technical expertise with cross-team collaboration to ensure the resiliency, integrity, and security of critical infrastructure.Key responsibilities and contributions include: Investigating and resolving security incidents across network, cloud, and endpoint layers using tools like SIEM, EDR, and analytics platforms. Conducting threat detection, triage, and response for alerts and escalations from monitoring systems. Hardening systems through best practice configurations, vulnerability management, and network policy enforcement. Collaborating on network and security architecture planning, and implementing controls to improve visibility and reduce attack surface. Managing client communications to explain technical findings, provide security recommendations, and ensure clear understanding of active threats. Developing internal documentation and sharing knowledge to improve processes and response playbooks across the team.

Education

• Central Washington University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology

  2017 — 2021

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Media
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Team Building