Stephen Allen

About Stephen Allen

Information Security Architect focused on AI security and Secure Network Defenses. Assisting in the design and experimentation phase of network and security automation using AI Operations(Agents). Part of Lenovo\'s AI Champions Program. I\'m ready to assist in launching or maturing your Cyber Security Programs. I’ve repeatedly demonstrated successful implementations of Identity, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment programs in multiple complex environments. Using key metrics, surveys, and employee engagement, I can help show leadership how we are moving the needle and winning the battle. I specialized in using strategies that align with the corporate culture and overall business vision. By reducing cyber risk, I continue to allow the business to move fast and be agile. I’ve earned 3 degrees focused on multiple areas of Information Technology, and certifications, and won multiple awards over my 20-year career. I won both offensive and defensive Capture the Flag competitions hosted by Palo Alto, Trend Micro, and CackalackyCon. I continue to sharpen my skills at the BlackHills CyberRange, SANS CISO for a Day, and demos or presentations. RDU ISSA 2024 Speaker on Gamification in Information Security Training. I routinely attend local security conferences such as BSides, Carolina Con, Cackalacky Con, InfoSecCon, UNC Security Con, EDUCAUSE, UNCCAUSE, DefCON and the latest Virtual Wild Wild West Hacking Fest. I attend local meetups for Raleigh/Durham/RTP - Cloud Security Alliance Chapter, Defcon 919, RTP 2600, and Splunk. Being a member for almost 10 years of ISSA, IAPP, CSA, and ISACA has helped me build great relationships with vendors and new friends. Subject matter expert for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) cybersecurity initiatives.In my free time, I also enjoy Disc Golf, Golf Golf, and BBQing.

Experience

1. Information Security Architect

   Lenovo

   Mar 2022 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

Education

• East Carolina University

  Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology/Minor - Industrial Technology Management Information and Computer Technology

• East Carolina University

  Master of Computer Science in Network Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Security Management
• Risk Assessment
• Java
• Html
• Sharepoint Server
• Risk Management
• Research
• Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
• Coldfusion
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Network Security
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Microsoft Exchange
• Php
• Computer Security
• Microsoft Dynamics Crm
• Information Security
• Linux System Administration
• Red Hat Linux
• Penetration Testing
• Hardware Hacking
• Information Assurance
• Ethical Hacking
• Customer Service
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Security Awareness
• Network Administration
• Hacking
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Python
• Microsoft Operating Systems