William Pressly

About William Pressly

Focused, Driven, Motivated with a Relentless Thirst For Life!

Experience

1. Cyber Security Engineer

   Northgate Engineering Ltd

   Mar 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   My current role consists of contract work provided to a vast client base in various sectors. I am doing the work I love and making an impact across the automotive manufacturing engineering sector securing automation, business IT, and mechanical engineering. Here are some areas I have been contracted to impact:Server and Device Hardening: Applying security configurations and patches to servers, storage systems, and networking devices.Firewall Management: Configuring and monitoring firewalls to prevent unauthorized access.Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS): Deploying, managing, and monitoring IDPS to detect and mitigate threats.Identity and Access Management: Controlling user and system access through strong authentication and authorization mechanisms.Encryption: Implementing encryption for data at rest, in transit, and in use to protect sensitive information.Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry regulations (PCI-DSS, SOX) as well as company policies.Security Audits and Assessments: Conducting regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with standards.Patch Management: Ensuring that software and firmware are up-to-date with security patches.Vulnerability Scanning: Regularly scanning systems for vulnerabilities and ensuring timely remediation.Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM): Managing the security posture of cloud services, ensuring that configurations are secure and compliant.Zero Trust Architecture: Implementing zero trust principles to ensure that all users, devices, and applications are verified and authorized.Utilizing Swimlane to automate repetitive security tasksUsing a combination of technical expertise, strategic planning, and hands-on implementation have helped me fulfill the contract work to protecting clients data center infrastructure from potential threats while ensuring business continuity and compliance.