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Steve Maxwell

Senior Security Consultant

EXPERIENCE
Steve Maxwell has 25 years of technical experience ranging from software development to software quality, performance engineering, Information Security, and audit. Before TrustedSec, Steve performed a number of IT functions supporting security initiatives across multiple industries. He has presented to hundreds on topics of automation, performance engineering, and information security.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science, University of Utah
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
  • CMMC Registered Practitioner

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

PASSION FOR SECURITY
Steve’s passion for security is in helping his clients to improve their security and in preparing them to be ‘the smartest in the room’.

Featured Blogs And Resources

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

Blog November 14 2023

Book Review - The Definitive Guide to PCI DSS Version 4

As a PCI QSA, I have answered numerous questions about the new PC DSS Version 4. With over 500 total controls, and at least 100 of them unique to this version,…

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Webinars July 24 2019

Network Segmentation for the Rest of Us! How to get your segmentation project moving toward zero trust.

We will share information on both planning and execution to ensure a secure, efficient, and successful network segmentation process.

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Blog March 30 2021

Strength Training With Transport Cryptology: Part 2

In part 1 of this blog series, we explored objective standards for evaluating application cipher suites using the National Institute of Standards and…

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Webinars May 08 2024

Preparing for NIST CSF 2.0: Practical Tips for Implementation

TrustedSec’s Senior Security Consultant Jared McWherter and Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone will provide actionable advice for aligning your…

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Events TrustedSec HQ | April 30 2024

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting April 2024

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter April MeetupCome join us for our April Meetup! Our Cleveland Chapter is hosting an exciting in-person event for all cybersecurity…

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Events Charlotte, NC | April 29 2024

ILTA EVOLVE

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor ILTA EVOLVE!

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Podcasts April 26 2024

Security Noise - Episode 6.19

InfoSec: Cybersecurity Education at Bedford High

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Blog April 25 2024

Loading DLLs Reflections

We're back with another post about common malware techniques. This time we're not talking about process hollowing. We are going to branch off and talk about…

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Blog April 18 2024

PCI DSS Vulnerability Management: The Most Misunderstood Requirement – Part 3

Related RequirementsThis is part three (3) of a three (3) part series on PCI DSS version 4.0 requirement 6.3.1, for identification and management of…

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Webinars April 17 2024

Enter the Sandbox: Impede Detection Platform v1.1 Release

Join us for our webinar with Director of Product Operations Ben Mauch, where you can get a look at the new Impede Detection Platform updates and the all-new…

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