Jared McWherter

EXPERIENCE
Jared McWherter started his career in IT nearly 10 years ago performing system support and administration while studying Information Security. After obtaining his BS in Information Assurance & Cyber Defense, he brought his expertise to a Managed Service Provider (MSP), where he performed security risk assessments in an effort to integrate and align security practices with existing IT and business operations. He has worked in a wide variety of industries, including higher education, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, while tailoring his assessments to the organization’s specific industry needs. He eventually moved into the defense industry, where he supported cybersecurity efforts on embedded systems contained in military combat vehicles and weapons systems.

Jared is well-versed in the security challenges businesses face. His experience gives him the insight to provide actionable solutions to mitigate these risks.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Information Assurance & Cyber Defense, Northern Michigan University
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Practitioner
• ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor
• SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP)
• GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
• GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM)
• GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• GIAC Law of Data Security & Investigations (GLEG)
• GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)
• GIAC Certified Project Manager (GCPM)
• CompTIA Security+
• IntelTechniques Open Source Intelligence Techniques (OSINT)
• eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• GIAC Advisory Board

PASSION FOR SECURITY
Jared has always had a keen interest in technology and began learning web design and system administration as a teenager. He started offering freelance web development services, and when one of his clients had their website breached, he saw the need for security and started researching security methodology. From there, his interest developed into a passion for learning as much as possible about all aspects of Information Security. Today, Jared still spends much of his time learning new skills and enjoys using his expertise to help organizations increase their security posture.

He recognizes the threats the world faces with the ever-increasing attacks on all sectors and has made it his mission to help prevent organizations from falling victim to cybercrime.