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Jared McWherter

Senior Security Consultant

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.

Featured Blogs And Resources

Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.

Blog May 16 2023

Cybersecurity Policy Enforcement: Strategies for Success

Introduction Your organization has invested significant effort in formally documenting its approach toward cybersecurity to enhance accountability and…

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Blog November 29 2022

Measuring the Impact of a Security Awareness Program

Our goal in building a security awareness program is to embed security into our partners' existing organizational culture. Impacting culture is a long-term…

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Webinars November 03 2021

Building a System Security Plan (SSP) that Matters

Join Security Consultants Chris Camejo and Jared McWherter to gain a better understanding of SSPs and learn practical information that can help with any SSP…

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Webinars December 18 2024

The Lost Underground

Join TrustedSec Principal Security Consultant Mike Felch for an eye-opening journey into the lost underground, where ingenuity, disobedience, and complexity…

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Webinars December 04 2024

BEC Basics: Your First Step to Thwarting Email Scams

Join Senior Security Consultant Steven Erwin and Security Consultant Caroline Fenstermacher as they cover the basics of BEC analysis, providing participants…

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Blog December 03 2024

Discovering a Deserialization Vulnerability in LINQPad

Like most red teamers, I spend quite a lot of time looking for novel vulnerabilities that could be used for initial access or lateral movement. Recently, my…

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Blog November 21 2024

A 5-Minute Guide to HTTP Response Codes

If you've done any network scanning or application testing, you've run into your fair share of HTTP response codes. If not, these codes will show up in most…

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Events TrustedSec HQ | November 20 2024

WiCyS Ransomware Panel & Networking Event

Join us for an insightful discussion with the Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Northeast Ohio Affiliate members!

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Webinars November 20 2024

Navigating Compliance: FCI and CUI Requirements for Federal Contractors

TrustedSec Advisory Compliance Services Practice Lead Chris Camejo provides a comprehensive overview of the definition, scope, and protection requirements for…

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News November 19 2024

TrustedSec Tech Brief - November 2024

Director of Security Intelligence Carlos Perez covers vulnerabilities and zero days for November 2024.

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