Stephen Mathezer

Stephen has had hands-on experience since the early days of the Internet. He has a broad perspective and experience with technology in the real world having written network software for a very small company while supporting it at customers in the fortune 50. He later spent 15 years working for a large Oil & Gas company, beginning as a member of the network and operational security teams and eventually managing a team of 25 responsible for Security Architecture, Security Operations, Industrial Control System Security Operations and Technical Security.

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He has also consulted for a wide variety of companies, providing managed security services and security assessments of various sorts. Stephen has recently joined iON Secured Networks as a Director in order to allow him to better focus on his passion, network security. He is also a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute, an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and multiple winner of the National Cyber League competition.

Stephen says, "I have had the good fortune to see the IT and security worlds from a variety of perspectives. I have experienced the challenges of security practice on both a very small and very large scale. I very much enjoy technology and enjoy employing my knowledge hands-on. Teaching for SANS enables me to pass my knowledge and experience on to others while benefiting from my student's unique experiences and perspectives."

He currently holds the GSEC, GICSP, GCIH, GCFA, GWAPT, GAWN and GXPN certifications.

Additional Contributions By Stephen Mathezer:

PRESENTATIONS

ICS Cyber Resilience, Active Defense, & Safety Part 1 -5, September 2021 - January 2022

We don't need a better mouse trap, BSides Calgary

Securing Active Directory in the Enterprise

ARTICLES & BLOGS

Introduction to ICS Security Part 1, May 2021

Introduction to ICS Security Part 2, July 2021

Introduction to ICS Security Part 3, October 2021

Well, this is awkward

We have better things to worry about than #Zoom