Common Weaknesses Used By Cyber Attackers w/ David Ethington, Information Security Architect at Paramount

Champions of Security

In Episode 3 of Champions of Security, Jacob Garrison interviews David Ethington, Information Security Architect at Paramount.

David has more than 20 years of experience as an IT Security Manager, intelligence officer, cybersecurity team leader, and senior security consultant, and IT Security Manager. David served in the United States Army, specializing in intelligence operations and cybersecurity. He was also a senior information security consultant, with extensive experience in penetration testing and auditing financial institutions. He was also previously the Security Manager for 3Degrees. He is currently working at Paramount as a Security Engineer. David has experience in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity, as well as systems administration and programming. He holds a bachelor’s degree in IT, and a master’s degree in Information Systems Engineering, as well as certifications such as CISSP, PNPT, Certified Ethical Hacker ITIL, and Project+. Previous certifications include Security+ and CCNA.

David and Jacob talk about:

↳ If you want to be in security, pick one specific branch and start learning the technical skills.

↳ Attackers look for common weaknesses - most attacks rely on simple mistakes.

↳ Companies must plan for compromise and adjust their permissions accordingly.

And so much more.

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