Derrick Eddie Brooks

Laguna Niguel, CA 619-***-**** ad13au@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Group Director, Information Security Governance and Awareness Proven Information Security Director with over 20 years of progressive experience leading Cybersecurity initiatives in the private and public sectors. A results and solutions-oriented professional who uses specialized knowledge and hands-on experience to drive success in information security programs. Mission-driven, he oversees technological deployments, builds and maintains regulatory compliance frameworks, performs risk assessments/mitigation, designs network security systems, and conducts malware or forensics analyses. Utilizes sound judgment to address complex technical issues and excellent communication skills to deliver stellar customer service and ensure maximum client satisfaction. Holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Information Assurance and a Master of Business Administration - Management. CORE COMPETENCIES

IT Security Management Risk Reduction/Control Regulatory Compliance Troubleshooting Automation Integration System Modification Network Configuration Quality Assurance/Testing Security Assessments/Reviews Client Engagement

Technology Integration Threat and Risk Assessments Security Systems Implementation IA Policy and Standards PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cogility Software Irvine, CA 2021 – Present

Chief Information Security Officer IT Manager

Cogility Software is a leading continuous intelligence platform that has gained recognition for turning low-level data into meaningful intelligence to predict behavior occurrence. The platform can stop attacks, protect data, and save lives.

Operating as CISO and IT Manager, restructured corporate network implementing new security VPN and Zero Trust Network, created the IA program, and ensured total compliance with SOC2, CIS, CMMC I & II, ISO, and NIST standards.

Implemented mobile device management and endpoint security to increase security.

Instituted web application security, Network Security, Cloud security, and website security for all 13 corporate websites

Took ownership over budget and vendor management, handling a $200,000 budget and relationships with 80 vendors.

Instituted Vulnerability Management via technological tools that reduced attack surface by 80% and 0 security breaches.

Guided implementation of Active Directory, SSO, Azure, GCP, and AWS, increasing both security and ease of access Cyber Libre, LLC San Diego, CA 2018 – 2021

Cybersecurity Engineer

Cyber Libre provides IT and Cybersecurity support for small business clients in the San Diego, CA market and surrounding area.

Performed a critical role as an Information Assurance Subject Matter Expert and Engineer for the entire company.

Interfaced with small business clients to create qualitative Information Assurance programs and policies

Directed and facilitated the setup of Microsoft Server software and local network security suites for clientele Booz Allen Hamilton San Diego, CA 2017 – 2018

Staff Technologist Cybersecurity Engineer

Using tomorrow's technologies, Booz Allen advances the nation's most critical civil, defense, and national security missions.

Lent subject-matter expertise to United States military clients, secured military networks, and US military commands

Designed, created, and implemented two websites for the Insider Threat Program at the Tennessee Valley Authority

Led Vulnerability and Patch Management efforts for the United States Navy, ensuring NIST 53 compliance.

Conducted a thorough vulnerability manager assessment of a US Navy vessel, ultimately reducing vulnerabilities by 72% National Security Agency (NAS) Fort Meade, MD 2010 – 2014 Information Assurance Directorate Client Advocate

NSA IAD is responsible for cybersecurity for the US government. Client Advocates are SMEs who provide the tools and services needed for their clients to improve and maintain a high level of cybersecurity and maintain all regulatory compliance.

Lent subject-matter expertise to United States military clients, secured military networks, and US military commands

Employed strong team leadership skills to steward a team of 15 field agents for multiple US government agencies and DoD commands for cybersecurity

Directed the implementation of new network and endpoint security processes for USFJ and USFK, resulting in an 80% decrease in cyber vulnerabilities.

Oversaw cybersecurity posture and certified compliance with US government RMF framework and DIACAP for the US Navy, Missile Defense Agency, USPACOM, USNORTHCOM, CIA, NRO, Australia, and New Zealand. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amazon Prime Now San Diego, CA 2015 – 2016

Assistant Manager

Nestle- Dryers Ice Cream Bakersfield, CA 2014 – 2016 Production Supervisor

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

USPACFLT Intelligence/Naval Reserve Unit 0194 San Diego, CA 2014 – 2018 Information Dominance Warfare Officer Staff Cryptologic Officer Reserve LCDR/04 United States Navy San Diego, CA/Fort Meade, MD 2003 – 2014 Information Warfare Officer Battle Watch Captain Active Duty LT/O3 TECHNICAL SKILLS

C++ Python IA AWS MS Office Azure CDMA RF CYBERSECURITY CIS CSA CMMC FEDRAMP NIST RMF CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification, CompTIA Security + Certification, CompTIA

ISC2 Candidate, ISC2

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer, Special Olympics

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity International

Volunteer, San Diego Food Bank

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Information Assurance/Penetration Testing), National University, San Diego, CA 2021 Master of Business Administration in Management, American Intercontinental University, Atlanta, GA 2008 Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (Pre-Law), Minor in Naval Science/Software Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 2003