Now Pendeca-Certified with GPEN Goodness

(Official Certificate in 4-6 weeks)

From: Exams at GIAC
Date: May 17, 2012 3:50 PM
Subject: GPEN Attempt Complete
To: Christopher J. Marcinko

Congratulations!!

You have earned the GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) certification.

You can take pride in your efforts, and in the fact that you have joined the ranks of a select group of professionals, who have demonstrated expertise in the information security field.

@christoperj:

Welcome to Day 310 of the SHI Experience

@christoperj:

Studding for the GPEN exam

@christoperj:

Back from SANS2012 in Orlando, and returning to regularly scheduled programming already in progress

Now Tetradeca-Certified with IBM Network IPS Goodness

From the IBM Software Middleware Group on March 16th, 2012:

"In recognition of the commitment to achieve professional excellence, this ceritifes that Christopher J. Marcinko has successfuly completed the program requirements as an IBM Certified Development Professional -- Security Network Intrusion Prevention System v4.3."

Date of Certification:
March 16th, 2012

Now Triskaideca-Certified with IBM SiteProtector Goodness

From the IBM Software Middleware Group on February 24th, 2012:

"In recognition of the commitment to achieve professional excellence, this ceritifes that Christopher J. Marcinko has successfuly completed the program requirements as an IBM Certified Development Professional -- Security SiteProtector System v2.0 SP 8.1."

Date of Certification:
February 24, 2012

Now Dodeca-Certified with STS - DLP Goodness

From the Symantec Technial Accreditation Program on October 11th, 2011:

Designation:
Symantec Technical Specialist (STS): Symantec Data Loss Prevention v11.0

Date of Certification:
October 11, 2011

Now Hendeca-Certified with STS - Endpoint Goodness

From the Symantec Technial Accreditation Program on September 13th, 2011:

Designation:
Symantec Technical Specialist (STS): Symantec Endpoint Protection v12.1

Date of Certification:
September 13th, 2011

Now Deca-Certified with CRISC Goodness

From the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) on August 29th, 2011:

"ISACA hereby certifies that Christopher J. Marcinko has successfully met all requirements and is qualified as a professional Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control; in witness whereof, we have subscribed our signatures to this certificate.

Requirements include prerequisite professional experience; adhreence to the ISACA Code of Profiessional Ethics and the CRISC countining professional educational policy."

Date of Certification:
August 29th, 2011

Expiration Date:
January 31st, 2015

Certificate Number:
1114005

@christoperj:

Welcome to Day 1 of the SHI experience. . .

@LinkedIn -- Security Solution Architect

Enterprise Solution Services
SHI International,
Somerset, NJ
July 2011 -- Current

Recruited to develop and deliver complex DLP and Endpoint security solutions to SHI customers while balancing their technical requirements against that of applicable security controls and risk management standards.

@christoperj:

Welcome to Day 837, the Final Day of my USPI Experience. . .

Goodbye USPI

Tomorrow is Friday, July 8th, 2011, the 837th and final day of my USPI Experience.

And I wanted to take a moment to say thank you and goodbye to the team.


When I made the decision to come to USPI back in March 2009, I did so purely because of the Security Opportunity I had been offered. I was particularly intrigued with the small company aspect, and how Infotech is not the primary business. Up to that point, my 12+ year career at EDS was spent supporting a variety of customers spanning seemingly just as many business lines. It was always from a large chaotic company mindset, and I was long overdue for a change in perspective.

USPI was the next logical step in my career growth based on my long term goals. And so I chose to make the leap. It has not been without it's challenges. This is true of every happenstance, everywhere. But cliché or not, if I had the option to go back and do it over, I would absolutely do it again

The reality is this. I am leaving on purely positive reasons, which (just like with my jump to USPI) are rooted solely on the opportunity I have been offered. That being a DLP / Data Loss Prevention Security Consultant for one of the smaller Security Services resellers. This technology gives a company the ability to control the dissemination of restricted confidential info, whether it be across to the internet, to a USB drive, or just to a shared server where it's not supposed to be. If deployed and maintained correctly, this solution can prevent the majority of the 'unauthorized personal information disclosures' that seem to be in the news at least once a week.


I deeply believe in this technology. It has fascinated me since being first introduced five+ years ago, and I am excited to be able to help deploy it in the environments of those customers with privacy concerns to address. (In particularly those that may have my personal info.)

Factoring in some limited travel, a close knit team, and an ability to work from home -- the decision to move on was simple. So my first day at the new job is Monday, July 11th.

I actually submitted the resignation nearly 3 weeks back. And since then, have been struggling to figure out just how to appropriately thank everybody for, well everything. The only thing I've really been able to settle on is that there's no way I would ever be able to adequately do it. It is what it is.

So in the absence of that, I can only say it like this. Thank you for the hospitality, the opportunity, the everything.


If you want to keep in touch – I would welcome it.

The best way to do it (other than email) is via Facebook or LinkedIn depending on your pleasure. I still like to keep things simple, so the below links will forward to the full profile pages.

For Facebook – www.facebook.com/christoperj
For LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/securityguy23

I’m elsewhere, too if you want to find me on other sites – but primarily in these. (Everyplace else simply syncs the info down in one way or another)

For those waiting for LinkedIn Recommendations -- I know I’m behind in pending requests. Sorry. Time has been getting away from me. I’ll be catching up on those queued in the next few days and weeks. If you want to be added to the list, just send me a request through the site. And if you want to submit one for me, I certainly won’t complain.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. I will also be posting any additional updates out here @ www.christoperj.com


Goodbye and take care

@christoperj:

Last day of the USPI experience is officially July 8th. . .

@christoperj:

Saddened to hear that more of old EDS HP Teammates are being hit in yet another layoff. . .

@christoperj:

Welcome to Day 245 of the USPI Experience. . .

@christoperj:

Working through Month 4 Day 28 of the USPI Experience. . .

@christoperj:

Saddened for all of my EDS Friends who are being forced to take double digit paycuts in the name of 'HP Jobcode Realignment'. . .

@christoperj:

Welcome to Day 81 of the USPI Experience. . .

@christoperj:

Welcome to Day 67 of the USPI experience, already in progress. . .