Kyle Wood

About Kyle Wood

With almost 14 years of experience in Cyber Security, I specialize in leading high-performing teams and managing complex security solutions at Trellix. I am dedicated to protecting digital assets and enhancing our clients\' security postures by leveraging innovative technologies and strategies. My approach is grounded in a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering excellence in cybersecurity. In my current role, I blend technical expertise with strategic leadership, overseeing the design and deployment of customized security solutions that address diverse client needs. I take pride in my hands-on involvement in technical implementations, ranging from advanced endpoint protection to network security, while guiding a team of skilled consultants. This dual focus allows me to shape and execute comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that are resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats.

Experience

1. Technical Practice Manager

   Trellix

   Apr 2019 — Present

   At Trellix, I lead a team of 10 Cyber Security Consultants and support the management of numerous other consultants, teams, and projects on a global scale. I oversee the design and deployment of comprehensive Cyber Security IT solutions for clients, leveraging a diverse range of security products, tools, and techniques. My role involves identifying client requirements, crafting tailored proposals, and guiding the end-to-end implementation of complete solutions. I operate in both a people management and technical leadership capacity.In addition to my leadership and managerial responsibilities, I remain hands-on with technical implementations, assisting clients and consultants with endpoint solutions, network solutions, XDR, EDR, Data Protection, scripting in Python, API integrations, and more. I also continue to fulfill the responsibilities outlined under “Professional Services Consultant” in my capacity as a Cyber Security Leader.In addition to my role as a Cyber Security Leader, I also provided technical support to our Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) team. I contributed to numerous incident response and ransomware cases, assisting in the analysis and identification of critical information. My efforts also focused on enhancing clients\' security posture by optimizing their existing security solutions

Education

• Wake Technical Community College

  Associate of Science (A.S.)

  2008 — 2009

• St. Louis Community College

  Associate of Science (A.S.)

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Active Directory Experience
• Servers
• Computer Hardware
• Email Security
• Data Loss Prevention
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Itil V3 Foundations Certified
• Endpoint Security
• Troubleshooting
• Web Security
• Comptia Network+ Certified
• Firewalls
• Network Security
• Dns
• Ethical Hacker
• Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/Sci)
• Information Security
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Security
• Information Assurance
• Dod
• Comptia Security+
• Hbss
• Ceh
• Security+
• Security Clearance
• Computer Security
• Epolicy Orchestrator
• Web Application Security Assessment
• Networking