Lonnie C. Best
Director, Threat Engineering, Wirespeed Mdr @Coalition, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Threat Engineering, Wirespeed Mdr @Coalition, Inc.
Annapolis, MD, US
Leads the strategic vision, growth, and 24/7 operations for Coalition\'s Managed Detection & Response (MDR) and Managed Email Security services. Directs a global team of security analysts and threat hunters to provide enterprise-grade, rapid cyber defense for small and midsize businesses (SMBs).• Scales Global MDR Operations: Defines the strategic roadmap and scales the 24/7 security operations center (SOC) functions, achieving a sustained reduction in Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery for a rapidly growing client base.• Integrates Proprietary Threat Intelligence: Drives deep integration of Coalition’s proprietary Active Data Graph and cyber claims data into MDR detection and threat-hunting workflows, creating a highly differentiated and proactive defense posture.• Enhances Technology Stack: Oversees the selection, deployment, and optimization of leading EDR/XDR platforms (e.g, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike) and expands telemetry ingestion across identity, cloud, and email to provide holistic client coverage.• Drives Operational Efficiency: Implements and matures Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities to automate alert triage, threat containment, and initial remediation, significantly increasing analyst efficiency and response speed.• Leadership & Talent Development: Builds and mentors a high-performing, expert team of security analysts and threat hunters, fostering a culture of rapid incident response and continuous technical excellence.• Cross-Functional Strategy: Partners closely with Incident Response (CIR), Product, and Underwriting teams to translate real-world cyber claims and threat data into actionable service enhancements and improved risk mitigation for clients.• Manages P&L and KPIs: Is accountable for the MDR service budget, financial modeling, and performance against critical operational KPIs and SLAs, ensuring service profitability and market competitiveness.
EDUCATION
United States Army Signal Leader College
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Webster University
Master of Science (MS), Cybersecurity
Augusta University
Bachelor of Arts, English, German
United States Army Cyber Leader College
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Webster University
Master of Arts (MA), Business and Organizational Security Management
United States Army Officer Candidate School
Military and Strategic Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT LONNIE C. BEST
Accomplished cybersecurity and technology executive with two decades of comprehensive experience spanning information technology, information and cyber security, physical and nuclear security, military operations, and legal practice/enforcement-## Core ExpertiseMy expertise is centered on advanced cybersecurity operations and defense. Primary focus areas include: • Endpoint and Cloud Detection and Response (EDR/CDR) • Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) • Proactive Threat Hunting • Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security • Penetration Testing and Red Teaming-## Experience and ImpactProven track record in managing and mitigating a full spectrum of cyber threats for organizations ranging from small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to global, multi-national corporations. This experience encompasses: • Responding to advanced persistent threats (APTs) and nation-state adversaries resulting in full-scale organizational compromise. • Leading high-stakes ransomware incident response and negotiation. • Investigating sophisticated payment card skimming operations on compromised websites. • Addressing high-volume commodity threats, such as JavaScript-based drive-by downloads-## Speaking and AffiliationsA recognized voice in the cybersecurity community, with a significant speaking history at major industry events, including AWS re:Invent, SANS webinars, BSides Conferences, GPSEC, SecureWorld, the DoD IT/New Mexico Labs Innov8 Forum, the Rapid7 Take Command Summit, and various industry podcasts.I hold degrees from Augusta State University and Webster University, and am a graduate of the US Army Signal and Cyber Leader Colleges. I maintain active membership in the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and the Military Cyber Professionals Association (MCPA).
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