Michael Draeger

About Michael Draeger

An information security professional with an in-depth understanding of security tools, technologies, and best practices, as well as degrees in Information Technology and Information Assurance. Expertise in remote management, DNS, group policies, anti-virus, hardware/software support, and ethical hacking, as well as Red Teaming. Specialties: Hardware troubleshooting, LAN/WAN troubleshooting, Windows server administration, Red Teaming, Network and computer security, and Ethical Hacking.

Experience

1. Red Team Engineer

   TrendAI

   Jun 2021 — Present · WI, US

   As a Red Team Engineer, I am responsible for simulating realistic cyberattacks to test the security posture of organizations. I identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities within infrastructure and provide insights into improving defenses. My goal is to think and act like a threat actor to expose potential risks that could impact business.

Education

• El Paso Community College

  Associates, Electronics

  1996 — 1999

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelors of Science, IT

  2005 — 2007

• Norwich University

  Master of Science, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Problem Solving
• System Deployment
• Servers
• IT Management
• Virtualization
• Laptops
• Network Design
• Windows 2008/2003 Administration
• Information Security Management
• Vmware Esx
• Vmware
• System Administration
• Encryption
• Cyber Security
• Tcp/Ip
• Threat Analysis
• Network Administration
• Computer Hardware
• Lan/Wan
• Firewalls
• Dns
• Computer Forensics
• Group Policy
• Information Assurance
• Security+
• Network Security
• Wlan
• Software Installation
• Data Center
• Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Exchange
• Networking
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Disaster Recovery
• Cissp
• Antivirus
• Cisco Technologies