BSidesCharm 2022 - Security Engineering != (Admin || Analyst || Responder)

Security Engineering != (Admin || Analyst || Responder) The field of Security Engineering has evolved as an essential function within the Information Security industry. Security Engineers are responsible for many aspects of protecting the enterprise; including designing of secure systems, supporting security operations, and protecting business platforms, data centers and now, the cloud. The nebulous role of Security Engineers is sometimes confused with system administrators, security analysts or even penetration testers. Yet the industry recognizes the need for Security Engineers with over 1000’s of opportunities in the DMV region alone. This talk will address questions such as “What is a security engineer?” and “Aren’t they the system administrators?” Reswob (reswob10) and Noog (nfltr8) will provide their experience as Security Engineers in Information Security (or Cyber) solving real problems for federal services and other industries. Heck, we will even throw in a framework that we created called the Security Engineering Triad. After all that fun, we want to inspire the next generation on what it takes to become security engineers in today’s world to include experience, education and certifications needed. Craig Bowser (@reswob10) Craig Bowser is an Infosec professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. He has worked as an Information Security Manager, Security Engineer, Security Analyst and Information System Security Officer in DoD, DOJ and Dept of Energy areas and is currently a Security Solutions Architect at GuidePoint Security. He has some letters that mean something to HR departments. He is a Christian, Father, Husband, Geek, Scout Leader who enjoys woodworking, sci-fi fantasy, home networking, tinkering with electronics, reading, and hiking. And he has a to do list that is longer than the to do slots that are open. Lu (@nfltr8) Ludwig Goon (nfltr8) is an information security professional with over 24 years of experience in Information Technology and over 14 years experience in Information Security (often referred to as CyberSecurity). Ludwig or “Lu” has worked primarily for commercial Defense Contractors implementing enterprise scale solutions. Recently Lu is now working as a Security Engineer for a Consultant firm and is located in the Northern Virginia metropolitan area. When Lu is not building linux desktops or geeking out over security platforms and SIEMs he spends his time as a husband and father of a very active toddler. Lu is a person who drives cars and motorcycles really fast, enjoys playing jazz trumpet, and traveling. Lu geeks out about food, bourbon, Linux, gadgets, MAC OSX, IOT devices, and open source security software such as zeek, nmap, and Kali linux.