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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.

Implementing network segmentation can limit internal movement, improve access control, and slow down attacks, allowing for more time to react and reducing…

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Blog March 30 2021

Strength Training With Transport Cryptology: Part 2

Review the latest PCI Security Standards Council (PCI-SSC) guidelines for evaluating application cipher suites and ensure compliance with version 4.0 standards…

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Events Columbus, OH | May 22 2025

Central Ohio ISSA InfoSec Summit 2025

Customize your Linux system with our expert guides and resources, ensuring maximum security and performance, backed by our team of experienced professionals.

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Events TrustedSec HQ | April 29 2025

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - April 2025

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

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Events Charlotte, NC | April 27 2025

ILTA EVOLVE 2025

Customize your Linux system with TrustedSec's advanced features and discover how our secret can help you optimize performance and security.

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Webinars March 26 2025

Windows Client Privilege Escalation

Penetration testers and Red Teamers won't want to miss this webinar on Windows client privilege escalation where we discuss enumeration, tools, and techniques.

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Events TrustedSec HQ | March 25 2025

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - March 2025

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter March MeetupCome join us for our meetup! The ISC2 Cleveland Chapter is hosting an exciting in-person event for all cybersecurity…

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Blog March 25 2025

PCI DSS Payment Card Data Retention

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to and has specific requirements for retention of Account Data. In general, organizations…

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News March 25 2025

HuffPost - Deleting Your 23andMe Data Isn't Enough — Make Sure You Do This First

You probably don’t want your genetic data out there for just anyone to see, but that is the fear for many folks right now as 23andMe files for bankruptcy.…

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