Cole McKinley /USX Cyber CTO
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Cole McKinley /USX Cyber CTO
Additional Info
| Job title of nominated professional (or team name) | CTO |
| Company (where nominated professional or team is working) | USX Cyber |
| Website | https://www.usxcyber.com |
| Company size (employees) | 10 to 49 |
| Country | United States |
| Headquarters Region | North America |
Overview
Cole McKinley joined USX Cyber at its founding quickly rising to Director of Cyber Operations. Cole brings invaluable military-level expertise asCTO evaluating internal and external cybersecurity threats and implementing security infrastructure processes. Cole’s contribution to the development of USX Cyber’s strategic technological tools helps clients prevent malicious cybersecurity attacks that might otherwise cause irreparable damage. Fueled by his passion for cybersecurity industry developments, Cole helps keep USX Cyber’s technology at the leading edge. This is key to the Managed XDR services offered by USX Cyber. Career highlights include serving as a security engineer for multiple IT solution companies, in addition to working as an Information Assurance Engineer and Cyber Analyst for the Defense Logistics Agency.
Cole is an ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) who graduated cum laude from DeVry University with a Bachelor of Science and Arts Technical Management degree. He also currently serves our country in the Ohio Air Force National Guard in a Cybersecurity role protecting high value systems.
Accomplishments
1. Cole is the architect of Guardient XDR and took the tool from an idea to a fully implemented Cybersecurity toolset.Guardient XDR integrates a wide range of security capabilities, from threat detection to incident response, into a single platform. This holistic approach eliminates the need for multiple disparate tools, simplifying management and enhancing the ability to respond to threats swiftly and effectively.
2. Cole developed our X-Matters documentation that lets a mid-level technician the ability to work and resolve 100s of security issues and incidents. Step by step instructions are available for any breach/incident.
3. Cole has brougt multiple technologies together that work seamlessly. Guardient XDR integrates a wide range of security capabilities, from ransomware detection to incident response, into a single platform. This holistic approach eliminates the need for multiple disparate tools, simplifying management and enhancing the ability to respond to threats swiftly and effectively.
