Dennis Maldonado

Security Consultant/Enthusiast, Houston Locksport Founder, Houston Area Hackers Anonymous Founder; Director of Technology @ ESD100

[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

Here is a thread with my takes on some frequently asked questions on how an organization can prevent an incident like we saw from CrowdStrike last week. Answers may be brief due to character limitations, but I can expand when prompted:

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[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

@SECurityTr8Ker Not technically a disclosure of a cyber security incident, but interesting and relevant nonetheless!

[vx-underground @vxunderground]

Let's discuss university degrees and whether or not they're required for cybersecurity.

This may come as a shocker to some people, but universities are higher education institutions. Universities are not job fairs. If you attend a university your primary objective is to get an education and hope that this can directly transform into getting a career where you can apply this knowledge. A university does not necessarily mean you're being taught cutting edge material and it does not guarantee a job anywhere.

An education is not the same as on the job experience and it does not directly correlate to what is (or is not) trending in the market place. Some employers discriminate against people who do not hold a degree because they believe the person may lack sufficient educational requirements for the position, but fail to realize on the job experience may be superior to a traditional higher education route.

If you've got a degree, that is very cool. Congratulations.

If you do not have a degree, that is very cool. Congratulations.

Cybersecurity is a unique career field in that there is no traditional career path to reach the 'end goal'. It is a flexible career field and can accommodate essentially anyone regardless of how they tailored their skills.

Having a degree does not make you a superior person. Not having a degree does not make you a superior person. We are all colleagues. Be nice to each other.

Enjoy your weekend.

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Excited for the first DC409 meetup at Brewchachos in Galveston! Join us on 11/5 at 7pm for some great conversations and cold drinks. See you there! 🍻

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[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

@abc13houston got a great picture of tonight’s comet from our own Tower camera at WESTCOM!

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[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

@vxunderground It probably won’t even impact this stock price

[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

@vxunderground The “Core Infrastructure Engineer” at a supposedly Windows shop had to Google how to change a password with command prompt??!

[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

@dodo_sec Thank you! :)

[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

Today, I discovered my immortalized on a construction plauque for the 911 Emergency Dispatch Communication Center (WESTCOM) we built from the ground up. I’ve learned a lot from the experience and it’s one achievement I have been the most proud of in my IT & Cyber Security career.

[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

@NotMedic Thank you! It’s certainly one thing I can’t shut up about

[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

I now serve as the Director of Technology for WESTCOM; but no matter what role I find myself doing in the future (here or otherwise), the knowledge and experience I’ve learned while building and managing WESTCOM will always stay with me and allow me to excel in anything I may do.

[CYBR.SEC.Events @CybrSecEvents]

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[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

@lauriewired

[Dennis Maldonado @DennisMald]

@lauriewired Which Cybersecurity incident against a 911 dispatch center should I discuss in today's show and tell?

[LaurieWired @lauriewired]

Set a reminder for my upcoming Space! Don’t forget to come with a topic if you’re interested in sharing your work or experience tonight!

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