Eric is a Director at LimaCharlie, focused on delivering a platform approach to Security Operations teams around the world. He is also founder and advisor to Recon InfoSec, a managed detection & response firm in Austin, TX. Previously, Eric served as a Cyber Warfare Operator for the Air National Guard and also built and operated multiple Security Operations Centers for public and private sector entities.
Expertise
- Security Operations
- Detection Engineering
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response
- Identifying & Reducing Attack Surface
- Purple Teaming & Control Validation
Achievements & Contributions
- Certified SANS Instructor, Digital Forensics & Incident Response
- Built and ran OpenSOC, one of the largest defensive focused CTF competitions in the world
- Develops and delivers multiple SOC & IR trainings at BlackHat, WWHF, and various security conferences
- Contributes to multiple open-source security projects such as Velociraptor, The Hive, KAPE, and others
Certifications & Credentials
- GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, PCNSE, ACE, CEH
Hobbies & Fun Facts
Eric enjoys spending time with his two amazing children who teach him new things every day.