Randy Stone

About Randy Stone

With over two decades of experience in digital forensics and incident response, my role as Director at Palo Alto Network\'s Unit 42 has centered on leading complex, high-stakes cyber incidents globally. I focus on identifying risks, developing containment strategies, and executing incident mitigation roadmaps. My expertise in incident command has been crucial in managing responses to large-scale ransomware and advanced persistent threats (APT), ensuring the integrity of our clients\' operations.As a Director with Palo Alto Network\'s Unit 42 Incident Response team, my leadership extends beyond tactical resolutions to include training and mentoring team members, reinforcing our collective capability to combat cybersecurity threats. The development and delivery of Tabletop and Purple Team exercises underline my commitment to proactive preparedness, fostering an environment where continuous learning and improvement are paramount in safeguarding our clients.

Experience

1. Consulting Director

   Palo Alto Networks Unit 42

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• Wichita State University

  BS, Administration of Justice

  1984 — 1987

• Wichita State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Skills

• Security Architecture Design
• Business Continuity
• Pci Dss
• Security
• Iso 27001
• Malware Analysis
• Vulnerability Management
• Security+
• Application Security
• Security Awareness
• Comptia Security+
• Identity Management
• Ceh
• Physical Security
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Security Incident Response
• Information Security Management
• Computer Forensics
• Ftk
• Encase
• Government
• Cybercrime Investigation
• IT Audit
• Cism
• Intrusion Detection
• Security Audits
• Information Security
• Data Security
• Incident Response
• Ids
• Windows
• Information Assurance
• Ips
• Cissp
• Training
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Computer Security
• Security Policy
• Private Investigations
• Security Management