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Ethan Caster

@ethancaster

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Seasoned cybersecurity professional with a passion for problem-solving.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovative security solutions.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 7 years of experience across diverse roles in the field. My journey has been marked by a commitment to continuous learning and a proactive approach to problem-solving. I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, where I can leverage my skills to enhance security measures and drive organizational growth.

In my current role as a Detection Engineer at Adapt Forward, I have successfully increased defensive coverage while significantly reducing non-malicious unique indicators. My work includes developing comprehensive detection plans and implementing priority detection scores that streamline response workflows. I take pride in my ability to lead teams and enhance detection capabilities, ensuring robust threat coverage and improved visibility.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to manage incident responses and lead teams effectively. My experience includes managing strategic planning for large teams and enhancing incident response analyst skills, resulting in increased efficiency. I am passionate about contributing to a secure digital landscape and am always looking for opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Detection Engineer

Current

Adapt Forward

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Increased defensive coverage while reducing non-malicious unique indicators by 59%. Developed a detection plan for transitioning from Splunk to Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing overall threat coverage and detection precision.

Threat Detection Alert Templates

Pentester

Adapt Forward

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)

Executed penetration tests emulating Insider Threat TTPs, revealing critical attack avenues and enabling proactive security measures. Presented findings to leadership to drive new security implementations.

Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Risk Management

Detection Engineering Team Lead

Adapt Forward

Feb 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Led the Blue Team effort for Purple Team operations, resolving visibility issues and enhancing security posture. Developed SIEM metrics to reduce non-malicious indicators by 30%.

SIEM Blue Team Threat Intelligence Security Metrics Vulnerability Management

Operations Deputy Lead

Adapt Forward

Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)

Managed strategic planning for six teams, ensuring effective communication and actionable intelligence for improved collaboration in addressing security threats.

Team Management Strategic Planning Communication Incident Management Cross Functional Collaboration

Incident Response Shift Lead

Able Vets

Feb 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Managed incident response for system owners, ensuring swift threat eradication and thorough documentation. Enhanced analyst skills, reducing response time and increasing efficiency.

Incident Response Threat Eradication Documentation Team Leadership

Incident Response Analyst

Able Vets

Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 (5 months)

Performed cradle-to-grave incident response, conducting investigations and static analysis on malware. Gathered IOCs to check for further infections.

Malware Analysis Incident Response IOC Gathering Ticketing

Cybersecurity Analyst

Linquest

Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year)

Analyzed server activity to enhance detection of unauthorized behavior. Strengthened system security by removing easily crackable passwords and setting up SIEM for backup site.

Server Analysis SIEM Business Continuity