JEFF T. PARKER
86 Oceanlea Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3G 1E4
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IT Security Technologist and Technical Writer with extensive experience in researching, writing and implementing IT security
strategies, procedures and systems for global organizations in diverse industries.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Security Architecture
Strategic Planning
Project Leadership
Security Research
User Training & Education
Info Sec Best Practices
Risk Management
Client & Vendor Relations
Governance
Policy Design & Review
Procedures Development
Implementation Planning
CONSULTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Led development and rollout of IT risk framework, adopted by corporate IT Services. (DHL)
Led 9-month review process to harmonize security across 6 United Nations agencies; authored standardization and policy
report recommending networking and procedure improvements. (Hewlett-Packard)
Spearheaded security policy/procedure analysis for $15.5 billion Danish conglomerate affecting more than 40,000
locations worldwide. (Hewlett-Packard)
Consultancy member for messaging platform migration for the United States Senate; instrumental in improving access
management, encryption and security protocols. (Hewlett-Packard)
Slashed desktop email virus infections 97% over a 9-month period for internal division of Fortune 50 company. (HP
enterprise client)
AUTHOR & TECHNICAL EDITOR EXAMPLES
Author, "Wireshark for Security Professionals" (ISBN-, March 2017)
Authored 4 Lab series (Masters program courses; several labs per course):
o CSCI 501: Overview of Computer Security
o CSCI 511: Digital Forensics
o CSCI 601: Applied Network Security
o CSCI 632: Ethical Hacking
Technical Editor, both books and accompanying lab manuals
o Managing Risk in Information Systems, ISBN-
o Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance, ISBN-
o Security Strategies in Web Applications and Social Networking, ISBN-
o Information Security Illuminated, ISBN-
Question banks: Wireless and Mobile Device Security (500 questions) and for Microsoft exam 70-410 (600 questions)
CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), ISC2
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), Microsoft Awarded Charter Member, MCSE 2000 & 2003
MCNE (Master Certified Novell Engineer), Novell CCNA (Certified Network Associate), Cisco
GCIH (Incident Handler); GSNA (Systems & Network Auditor); GSEC (Security Essentials), SANS Institute
Project+ (Project Management); CTT+ (Certified Technical Trainer), CompTIA
Authorized Grader, SANS Institute; audited mastery of materials and best practices by GSNA certification candidates
Instructor & presenter at seminars/training sessions Contributor to trade journals & industry publications
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Analytical thinker able to quickly troubleshoot issues, evaluate options and implement solutions. Collaborative team player
who gains consensus and guides organizations to realize objectives. Proven willingness to travel short or long term.
EXPERIENCE
DHL / DEUTSCHE POST, AG
2006 - 2010
Global Information Risk Manager
Reported to CISO with oversight responsibility of cross-boundary security matters of ongoing projects, streamlining of
compliance, implementation of new policies and the deployment of missing security policies and standards.
Part of a unique global governance team which oversees Information Security across a diverse environment; supporting
upwards of 192 countries, 5000 employees and over ½ million DHL employees and collaborators.
Identify opportunities to streamline security processes across countries, writing new standards and designing,
implementing and driving global compliance activities.
HEWLETT PACKARD / COMPAQ
1999 - 2006
Security Consultant for Enterprise Customers / Internal Security Analyst
Advised major clients including UN, US Senate and global conglomerate on security standards, policies, procedures and
infrastructure design. Evaluated issues and provided recommendations for system enhancements.
Served as 1st responder for internal security incidents for 300-person HP organization. Conducted root cause analysis.
Developed awareness program, seminars, Web casts, e-mail campaign, newsletter and best practices to educate staff and
increase security attentiveness throughout the division; cut e-mail infections 97% in 9 months.
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
1997 - 1999
Hardware Engineer III
Provided hardware/server support; replicated 3rd-level customer cases to determine root cause; managed and resolved
escalated issues for corporate and internal clients.
EDUCATION
Masters, National Security Studies, American Public University, graduated March, 2006
Bachelors, Russian/Mathematics (final term abroad, with honors), Purdue University, graduated 1991
Prior: US Air Force, 1992 - 1996 (awarded “Below the Zone” rank promotion & AF Commendation medal)
