Glenn McDowell

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As the Manager of Detection and Response (D&R) for Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations at SAIC, I bring nearly a decade of specialized expertise in cybersecurity and incident response to the table. My tenure in this field has endowed me with a deep understanding of evolving threat landscapes and the criticality of proactive defense strategies. Further it has led me to emphasize fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and resilience, ensuring that while our cybersecurity capabilities are ready to combat emerging threats we are also aligned to business objectives and drive a positive return on security investment.



The challenge of defending a Fortune 500 company that is a premier technology integrator for the federal government from both advanced persistent threats and nation state sponsored cyber adversaries would not be possible without the help and dedication of a robust team.



Currently backed by by a team of 22 analysts to include subordinate management, we ensure uninterrupted 24/7 protection for SAIC. Our D&R team's expertise spans full spectrum security alerting, triage, and response. Additionally, we have specialists in detection engineering, process analysis, and surge response. Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by an in-house developed training program, which cultivates a continuous stream of talent for all analyst tiers.



While my current role leading D&R for SAIC is my proudest milestone to date, other specific key accomplishments during my career include:



A strategic transformation of security operations and detection via the development and fine-tuning of security alerting strategies, policies, plans, and procedures, culminating in a continuously-reviewed Process Asset Library (PAL). This success was measured by a quantitative reduction in false positives, improved alert accuracy, and decreased both incident dwell and resolution times.



The creation of a 27,000-member Immersive Phishing Training Awareness Program.



The inception of a specialized Focused Operations, Email Analysis, and Incident Response team.



At the heart of my current mission lies the the goal safeguarding of SAIC's remarkable $7.1 billion annual revenue and the preservation of our $21.5 billion in contract backlogs.



More than myself I highlight my team for their unparalleled dedication and talent. I extend my deepest gratitude to each member for their unwavering commitment. A leader's success is truly marked by the success and growth of their team and I am thankful for those that fight the good fight with me each and every day.