Eric Peterson
Principal Security Consultant @New Era Technology
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Security Consultant @New Era Technology
Strategic Leadership as a vCISO: Provide strategic leadership as a vCISO, driving comprehensive security program maturation and improving security posture across diverse industries.• Governance, Risk, and Compliance Initiatives: Spearhead Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives, delivering NIST, CIS Top 18, and Australian Essential 8 based risk and controls assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance and successful audit outcomes.• Data Protection and Privacy Frameworks: Architect and implement robust data protection and privacy frameworks, including AI governance and security measures, significantly reducing data breach risks and ensuring adherence to global privacy regulations.• Third-Party Risk Management Programs: Lead third-party risk management programs, conducting thorough vendor assessments and implementing continuous monitoring solutions to mitigate supply chain risks effectively.• Strategic Cybersecurity Roadmaps: Develop and execute strategic cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with business objectives, establishing key performance indicators to demonstrate increased overall security effectiveness to C-suite executives and board members.
EDUCATION
Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree, B.S. Information Technology—Security
Western Governors University
Master’s Degree, M.S. Information Technology—Security and Assurance
SKILLS
ABOUT ERIC PETERSON
Eric is a distinguished leader and experienced security professional with a Master\'s and Bachelor\'s in IT Security. His extensive collection of industry-based certifications showcases his expertise and commitment to maintaining the highest standards in cybersecurity.Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) • Associate C|CISO • CISSP • CCSP • CRISC • CISM • CISA • C|EH • C|HFICisco Certifications:CCNA Cyber Ops • CCNA Security • CCNACheckpoint:CCSACompTIA Certifications:CySA+ • Security+ • Project+ • A+Specialized Certifications:Secureworks Taegis XDR Certified AnalystCIW Certifications:Associate • Web Developer • Database Design Specialist • JavaScript SpecialistOther Certifications:Palo Alto Networks ACE • Microsoft MCTS: Windows 7 ConfigurationEric places significant emphasis on nurturing existing client relationships and consistently aims to enhance customer experience (CX). His passion for cybersecurity is evident in his commitment to staying informed about the latest attacks, breaches, exploits, trends, and industry best practices. Eric excels in management and mentorship roles, contributing individually to a security practice or SOC. His expertise encompasses threat hunting, incident response, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and gap and risk assessments.Eric is an insatiable learner, consistently expanding his repertoire of certifications, technical skills, and knowledge through self-study, online education, training, and certification programs. He enjoys developing employee and training curricula, enhancing service delivery, and constructing exceptional security teams and programs.
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