Ryan Pearson
🛡️ Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional | 📚 Certified in PenTest+, Security+, Linux+ | 🎓 Brews ‘n Hacks: Walk-throughs to Simplify Cybersecurity Concepts
- Role
- Vulnerability Analyst at Guidehouse
- Location
- Frederick, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Pearson
Securing a complex environment is a lot like brewing a fine ale: it’s all about the quality of your ingredients and the refinement of your process - not just the fancy equipment.🦦 (Click \".see more\" to keep reading)Kia ora! I’m a Vulnerability Analyst specializing in filtering the \"trub\" out of raw scanner data to find the 1% of risk that actually matters. With over four years of experience across Federal/DoD and Critical Infrastructure Cyber Hygiene programs, I focus on reducing risk through consistent, scalable detection and cross-functional collaboration.Why I’m different: Before I was a security professional, I was a social worker and a retail manager. That \"human-centric\" background is my superpower. I don’t just hand over a list of CVEs; I translate technical vulnerabilities into actionable insights that resonate with leadership and drive real change.What I do when I\'m not \"cold-crashing\" vulnerabilities- Creating: I run Brews \'n Hacks, a YouTube channel and community where I break down complex cybersecurity concepts and home lab walkthroughs to make the field more approachable- Brewing: I’m a dedicated homebrewer always looking for the perfect batch- Connecting: I’m a devoted Christian, father, and husband, driven by a passion for problem-solving and helping others grow.The Credentials: PenTest+| Security+| Linux+| Vulnerability Management SpecialistIf you\'re looking for someone who can bridge the gap between deep technical analysis and high-level strategy - or if you just want to talk about the best hops for an IPA - let’s connect.(Spoiler, the best hops are all from New Zealand!)
Experience
Vulnerability Analyst
Mar 2024 — Present · US
Education
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Associate's of Applied Science, Cybersecurity
2020 — 2022
Shepherd University
Business Administration and Management, General
2009 — 2013
South Hagerstown High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2004 — 2008
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