Kevin Beaver
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Management of Technology
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
1999 : 2000
Bachelor's
Computer Engineering Technology
Southern College of Technology
1988 : 1994
Kennesaw State University - Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Industry Advisory Board Member - Computer Engineering
I perform vulnerability and penetration testing, security program reviews, and serve as a virtual CISO to help clients improve their security programs. I also write security content for vendors and marketing organizations as well as perform webinars/webcasts and keynote presentations on information security topics at various security conferences.
2001 :
Principle Logic, LLC
Independent Information Security Consultant
IANS is the leading provider of in-depth security insights and decision support delivered through research, community, and consulting. Fueled by interactions among IANS Faculty and information security practitioners, IANS’ experience-driven advice helps IT security, risk management, and compliance executives make better, faster technical and managerial decisions.
2016 :
IANS
Faculty
Responsible for managing the security of a global B2B marketplace for the tire and rubber industry.
2001 : 2002
RubberNetwork.com
Information Security Manager
Responsible for managing internal IT operations and outside IT services for a technology systems integrator.
2000 : 2001
Suntech Systems
Director of Information Technology
Skills
Application Security, Business Continuity, CEH, CISSP, Cloud Computing, Compliance, Computer Security, Cybercrime, cybersecurity, Data Security, Enterprise Software, Ethical Hacking, Expert Witness, Firewalls, GLBA, HIPAA, Incident Management, Independent Security Assessments, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection, IT Audit, IT Operations, IT Service Management, Litigation Support, Network Administration, Networking, Network Security, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PCI DSS, Penetration Testing, Public Speaking, Risk Analysis, Risk Assessment, Security, Security Assessments, Security Audits, Security Awareness, Security Management, Security Policy, Seminar Presentations, Speaker, Technical Writing, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Application Security
About
I am an information security consultant who provides independent vulnerability and penetration testing, security program reviews, and virtual CISO services. I also develop security content for various vendors and marketing companies and present webinars, perform keynote addresses, and moderate panel discussions. I have over three decades of experience in IT, the majority of which I have dedicated to computer and information security.
I am author/co-author of 12 information security books including the best-selling Hacking For Dummies, Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies and The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance. I have written 37 whitepapers and over 1,300 articles and guest blog posts on information security. I am a regular contributor of information security content for SearchSecurity.com and related TechTarget sites.
The co-founder of the Technology Association of Georgia's (TAG) Information Security Society, I earned my bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering Technology from Southern College of Technology and my master's degree in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech. I also hold the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification which I obtained in 2001.
You can reach me at kbeaver@principlelogic.com.
Specialties: I perform independent security assessments (vulnerability and penetration testing) of networks, web and mobile applications, operating systems, and people. I also serve as a virtual CISO consultant for many of my clients. I'm a professional speaker who can help with keynotes, seminars & panel discussions. I also help my clients develop information security content such as articles and guest blog posts, webinars, and podcasts.
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