Daniel Byrnside

About Daniel Byrnside

Cyber security professional with nineteen years of professional experience in various cyber security functions, to include cyber security operations, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), application security testing, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) efforts, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security-focused network architecture design. Currently supporting security operations for Capella Space as the Security Operation Center (SOC) Manager, coordinating security efforts throughout the enterprise. Previous positions held supported security efforts across multiple industries, ranging from space, defense, healthcare, and financial sectors. Also serves in the South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) as the Commander of the 125th Cyber Protection Battalion, responsible for the planning and training of 95 Soldiers focused on providing advanced cyber security, penetration testing, and incident response capabilities.

Experience

1. Soc Manager

   Capella Space

   Oct 2020 — Present

   Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager for Capella Space, responsible for:* Leading day-to-day security operations for Capella Space, ensuring that monitoring and remediation efforts are effectively tracked and resolved in a timely fashion. Also serves as the Incident Response Lead for Capella Space, providing leadership during active incident investigations and informing executive leadership and the board of directors on progress of incidents.* Led buildout and accreditation of a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 IT environment to secure Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), developing policies and procedures to meet strict security control requirements. Also provides compliance guidance for ITAR and EAR IT security requirements.* Creating and maturing the Vulnerability Management Program, Patch Management Program, Risk Management Program, Audit and Accountability efforts, and security awareness training.* Coordinating with Space-ISAC to participate in information sharing efforts across the space industry and glean security best practices for ground station and satellite communications.* Managing budget for Security Operations at Capella Space, ensuring security tooling and support contracts are efficiently run.

Education

• James Madison University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Security Focus

  2012 — 2014

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Information Assurance
• Information Security
• Penetration Testing
• Ethical Hacking
• Military
• Army
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Diacap
• Intrusion Detection
• Cissp
• Management Consulting
• C&a
• Security+
• Network Security
• Networking
• Computer Network Defense
• Cyber-Security
• Security Operations
• Information Operations
• Operations Security
• Active Ts/Sci Clearance
• Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-Ied)
• Dod
• Comptia Security+
• Security
• Security Clearance
• Computer Security
• Integration
• Web Application Security
• Platform Integration
• Continuous Integration
• Java Security
• Automated Software Testing
• Program Management
• Defense
• Leadership
• Management
• Analysis