Nathan Heck

Nathan Heck

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
3K followers 500+ connections

About

Accomplished cybersecurity and IT executive with 25+ years of progressive leadership…

Experience

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    Optiv

    Remote

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    United States

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    Client Solutions - Great Lakes Strategic & Enterprise Regions

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    Various Locations

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    Global Services Demand

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    Core Services, Advisory

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    Core Services, Advisory

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    Accuvant's Public Sector/Federal, North Central, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley Regions

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    West Lafayette, Indiana

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    Various Locations

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    West Lafayette, Indiana

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    West Lafayette, Indiana

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    West Lafayette, Indiana

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    West Lafayette, Indiana

Education

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Licenses & Certifications

  • Infoblox Automation Solutions Architect (IASA) Graphic

    Infoblox Automation Solutions Architect (IASA)

    Infoblox

    Issued
  • F5 Accredited Security Pre-Sales Professional Graphic

    F5 Accredited Security Pre-Sales Professional

    F5 Networks

    Issued
  • Aerohive Certified Wireless Administrator (ACWA) Graphic

    Aerohive Certified Wireless Administrator (ACWA)

    Aerohive Networks

    Issued
  • CISSP-ISSAP, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional

    International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)^2

    Issued
    Credential ID 352023
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)^2

    Issued
    Credential ID 352023
  • Tripwire Certified Professional (TCP) Graphic

    Tripwire Certified Professional (TCP)

    Tripwire

    Issued
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) Graphic

    GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

    GIAC

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID 5443
  • Sourcefire Certified Security Engineer - Advanced Malware Protection (SFCSE-AMP) Graphic

    Sourcefire Certified Security Engineer - Advanced Malware Protection (SFCSE-AMP)

    Sourcefire

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID 121697
  • Sourcefire Certified Security Engineer (SFCSE) Graphic

    Sourcefire Certified Security Engineer (SFCSE)

    Sourcefire

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID 121697
  • GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN) Graphic

    GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)

    GIAC

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID 437
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Volunteer Experience

  • Chief Information Security Officer

    Veterans Advocate Organizations

    - Present 7 years 2 months

    i18n_veterans

    Provide pro bono services as the CISO for multiple non-for-profit Veterans advocate organizations.

Courses

  • Advanced IT Project Management

    TECH552

  • Advanced Topics in Cyber Forensics

    TECH581

  • Aerohive Advanced WLAN Configuration

    AAWC

  • Aerohive Essential WLAN Configuration

    AEWC

  • Biometric Technology & Applications

    TECH581

  • D.O.D. HAZMAT Certification

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  • F5 Security Sales Accreditation

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  • Facilitated Risk Analysis Process

    FRAP-1

  • FireEye Sales Fundamentals Instructor­‐led Training

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  • FireEye Sales SE Fundamentals Instructor-­led Training

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  • Fundamentals of Network Security

    MOC 2810A

  • ITIL Service Management Awareness

    UA580 E.01

  • Infoblox Automation Solutions Architect

    IASA

  • Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) Level 1 Certification

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  • Information Security Management

    TECH590

  • Intro to Macintosh Forensics for Law Enforcement

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  • Introduction to Computer Forensics

    CPT581

  • Managing Information Technology Projects

    CPT480

  • Microsoft Security Guidance Training I

    MOC 2801B

  • Microsoft Security Guidance Training II

    MOC 2802A

  • OSHA 30hr Training Certification

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  • Palo Alto Networks: Extended Firewall Management: Essentials II

    PAN 205

  • Palo Alto Networks: Firewall Installation, Configuration, and Management: Essentials I

    PAN 201

  • SANS: Advanced Digitial Forensics, Investigation & Response

    SEC508

  • SANS: Comprehensive Packet Analysis

    SEC556

  • SANS: Intro to Web App Security

    DEV319

  • SANS: Microsoft Vista Security

    SEC530

  • SANS: Securing Windows

    SEC505

  • SANS: Security Architecture for Systems Administrators

    SEC564

  • SANS: Security Essentials

    SEC401

  • SANS: Virtualization Security and Operations

    SEC577

  • SANS: Web App Pentesting and Ethical Hacking

    SEC542

  • SANS: Web Application Security

    SEC519

  • SANS: What’s New For Security In Win 7 and Server 2008 R2

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  • Sourcefire Certified Security Engineer (SFCSE) v5.1.1

    SFCSE 5.1.1

  • Sourcefire Certified Security Engineer - Advanced Malware Protection (SFCSE-AMP) v4.4

    SFCSE-AMP 4.4

  • The Technical Management Institute

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  • Tripwire for Servers & Tripwire Manager

    TTT-200

Honors & Awards

  • Optiv Leadership Award

    Optiv

  • Optiv Game Changer Award

    Optiv

  • Optiv President's Club 2020

    Optiv

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    US Army

  • Optiv President's Club 2018

    Optiv Security

  • Optiv MVP Award 2017

    Optiv Security

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