Exabeam

• Educated professionals on security information and event management (SIEM) with a focus on the LogRhythm platform.
• Developed and delivered engaging training sessions to enhance cybersecurity skills.
• Collaborated with industry experts to stay updated on the latest cyber threat trends.

Senior Instructor

Cloud Underground

I am responsible for making final financial decisions. I am also responsible for driving funding goals and initiatives, alongside revenue and profit planning.

Chief Financial Officer

This is the future notiaPoint made possible.

Chief Science Officer / Co-Founder & Angel Investor

RadHash

Board Advisor

Underground Ops

I help decision makers save time and connect better with customers through product automation and customer relationship building. I also support clients with fund raising and financial planning.

Business Consultant

I fund infrastructure and business resources for Professional Services Consultants who deploy services using the Underground Nexus.  I also advise Underground Ops consultants learning in the DevSecOps Dojo, which is hosted by Cloud Underground.

Angel Investor / Founder

LinkedIn

I teach cybersecurity focused topics. (to be announced at a later time)

LinkedIn Learning Instructor

WebCraft

Chief Technology Officer

Next Level Media

Co-Founder & Angel Investor

notiaPoint, Inc.

notiaPoint is dedicated to building high end open source cloud staging frameworks through the use of a platform called the Olympiad, and committed to teaching members of the notiaPoint community high end skills in Cybersecurity and DevSecOps.  The Olympiad is a toolbox invented by Nato Riley that makes large scale projects and deployments for cloud development projects more secure and more agile - the platform is dedicated to agnostic cloud development.

Products: Developer Toolboxes, Educational Cloud Hosted Workshops, Cybersecurity and DevSecOps Training for Developers and Entrepreneurs

DevSecOps is therapy.

Visit our website:  https://notiapoint.com/

About us:  https://notiapoint.com/what-we-do/

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/notiapoint/?fref=tag

CEO / Founder

YouTube

Channel: Nato as Code

I am a developer and hacker who loves Infrastructure as Code... it’s like building buildings... but in code.  I LOVE it. 😍

I've worked in the tech space far too long to not start giving back.  So I share things I've learned!

Visit the channel and message me or comment with your questions:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdOIZ5EmDmJb0cZQYl21WxA/featured

Content Creator

Moderator (for various channels)

Living in the Noise

I help disabled individuals around the world get work, and I do not charge money for this.  This is somewhat of a hobby, but it's important to me and I treat it like a full-time job alongside every effort I invest into my labors.

As an individual with multiple disabilities, it's critically important for me that I help others who are disabled succeed in the work force.

This is deeply important to me. 

Website:
https://livinginthenoise.com

🕺🏽Learn how to use ethical hacking skills to develop products and solutions 🚀 CFO and Data Scientist | 👾 Hacker (ethical) 👾 and Observability Entrepreneur (cloudunderground.dev) 📡 DevSecOps 🛰️ Cloud Automation 🤖

Nato Riley is a serial entrepreneur, data scientist, and angel investor with over 10 years of experience in security, disaster recovery, and artificial intelligence. He is the Chief Financial Officer of Cloud Underground, a platform engineering and DevSecOps venture capital firm that enables innovative technology startups to launch and scale. 

As a CFO, Nato is responsible for making final financial decisions, driving funding goals and initiatives, and planning revenue and profit strategies. He also leverages his data science and cybersecurity skills to teach online courses on LinkedIn Learning and run a YouTube channel called Nato as Code. 

Nato holds several certifications, and studied communications and business at Western Colorado University. Nato is passionate about helping leaders achieve complex and costly technology outcomes, and inspiring others to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams.

Nato Riley

Army National Guard

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Personnel Management: Maintains 100% accountability, enforces standards, manages Soldier issues, and advises on career development.
Cyber Readiness: Ensures Soldiers meet cybersecurity certification requirements (e.g., DoD 8570/8140 compliance) and operational cyber training goals.
Training Oversight: Plans, supervises, and evaluates individual and collective training; ensures alignment with Cyber Operations Standards and METLs.
Operational Support: Provides enlisted leadership during cyberspace operations, mission planning, and execution; ensures mission readiness and capability delivery.
Administration and Logistics: Manages unit administrative requirements (awards, evaluations, promotions, disciplinary actions) and ensures logistical support for cyber operations tools and environments.
Security Compliance: Enforces compliance with information security policies, IA standards, OPSEC measures, and physical security requirements.
Leadership Development: Mentors and develops junior enlisted leaders to create a deep bench of cyber and tactical expertise within the unit.
Morale and Welfare: Monitors and supports Soldier well-being programs, resiliency initiatives, and quality-of-life improvements to sustain force effectiveness.

Key Competencies:
Strategic Thinking for Cyber Operations

Cybersecurity and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Knowledge

Personnel Management and Soldier Development

Mission Command Leadership

Security Policy Enforcement

Resource and Logistics Coordination

Risk Management and Operational Compliance

First Sergeant

Network Defense Manager

•	Streamlined and reorganized an 8-member technical team, fostering a cohesive and high-morale environment in challenging situations, ultimately achieving improved mission readiness.
•	Spearheaded the implementation of a communication strategy that resulted in a reduction in misunderstandings within the team and improved alignment with higher-ranking officers' directives, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
•	Mentored and coached team members, leading to measurable advancements in leadership skills and career progression. Notably, guided personnel through targeted professional development plans, resulting in increased promotions and recognition through awards.
•	Pioneered a culture of discipline, accountability, and integrity, achieving a reduction in disciplinary issues and setting a gold standard for professionalism and adherence to military regulations within the team.

Sr Cyber Net Defender

Tenable

Sr Information Security Engineer

MarketAxess

•	Designed and executed information security policies and standards aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
•	Fostered a security-conscious culture, resulting in an increase in overall organizational security awareness.
•	Spearheaded the evaluation, selection, and implementation of cutting-edge security technologies.
•	Optimized defenses, resulting in an improved organizational overall information security posture.
•	Implemented strong encryption methodologies and data protection measures, safeguarding sensitive information at rest, in transit, and during processing.
•	Tuned and adjusted security event detection capabilities, achieving a reduction in false positive findings.
•	Assessed, configured, and monitored security controls for cloud environments (AWS).
•	Ensured compliance and mitigated cloud-specific risks, leading to a decrease in cloud-related security incidents.
•	Developed and executed engaging security awareness campaigns.
•	Increased employee knowledge and vigilance, resulting in a decrease in successful social engineering and phishing attacks, bolstering the organization's overall resilience against cyber threats.

Senior Information Security Engineer

CRISP - Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients

•	Orchestrated the management and maintenance of security solutions across Datacenter, Cloud assets, and resources, leveraging SIEMs, NGFWs, WAF, EDR, NDR, DLP, and cloud provider native solutions.
•	Achieved an improvement in the efficiency and responsiveness of the security environment.
•	Led a team of 2 analysts, providing security coverage for a complex hybrid environment.
•	Performed intricate event/incident response technical analysis, drawing technical conclusions based on evidence gathered.
•	Successfully mitigated high-priority incidents, reducing potential risks.
•	Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs, educating personnel on security best practices.
•	Assessed, configured, and monitored security controls for cloud environments (Azure).
•	Developed a strategic roadmap for CRISP security infrastructure.
•	Achieved improvements in the alignment of security initiatives with organizational goals.
•	Designed and implemented secure network architectures and systems, applying industry best practices.
•	Implemented a defense-in-depth approach, safeguarding critical assets and reducing security vulnerabilities by 30%.
•	Managed the Vulnerability Management Program (Host, Web-Application, Container).
•	Achieved a 25% reduction in overall vulnerabilities through proactive scanning and patching.
•	Led projects to select, test, and implement additions to the security infrastructure.
•	Improved the agility and adaptability of the security environment, resulting in a 20% reduction in project implementation timelines.
•	Analyzed security metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement.
•	Elevated the organization's overall security posture by implementing targeted enhancements based on analysis outcomes.
•	Developed security event/incident response playbooks to ensure consistent response operations.

Sr Cyber Security Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology

•	Conducted comprehensive Cyber Security training for DoD personnel, focusing on Windows Operating System, Linux operating systems, network, and operations security.
•	Achieved participant satisfaction rate and improved trainee proficiency.
•	Developed and presented course material for cyber support-related tasks in alignment with USCC doctrine and documentation.
•	Ensured a 15% increase in training effectiveness and adherence to established cybersecurity standards.
•	Developed cutting-edge exercises and training environments to enhance technical content in the cyber security curriculum offered by DC3TA.
•	Received accolades for innovation, contributing to improvements in hands-on training engagement and effectiveness.

Cyber Instructor SME/ GD IT

Eliassen Group

Cyber Instructor /SME

Envision Innovative Solutions, Inc.

•	Prepared and presented reports on investigative findings related to new cyber security-enhancing technologies and methodologies.
•	Researched and proposed implementation strategies for security components.
•	Conducted security compliance inspections for system components developed by the organization.
•	Provided support to other departments, resulting in improvements in overall compliance and a reduction of non-compliance issues.
•	Tested and adjusted security mechanisms to detect and alert while minimizing their impact on network operations.
•	Developed resource-efficient solutions, leveraging local security data analysis in constrained bandwidth environments, without compromising security efficacy.

Cyber Security Specialist

Enforced Information Assurance policy, guidance, and training requirements.
Ensured the implementation of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management.
Prepared, distributed, and maintained plans, instructions, and Standing Operating Procedures.
Reviewed and evaluated the effects of configuration changes on systems.

Sr Computer Network Defense Analyst

Performed duties associated with the five Computer Network Defense (CND) specialties.
Deployed and administered the Computer Network Defense infrastructure.
Collected and analyzed data from CND tools.
Participated in the development and implementation of Open-Source Cloud infrastructure.
Conducted security review inspections on Windows systems.

Cyber Security Analyst

National Guard Professional Education Center

Automations NCO

Antonio Vazquez is a seasoned IT and Cyber Security leader with over 13 years of experience. Currently serving as a Computer Network Defense Manager in the Army National Guard, Antonio has excelled in streamlining teams, implementing communication strategies, and mentoring personnel, resulting in notable mission readiness improvements and career advancements.

In his role as a Senior Information Security Engineer at MarketAxxess, Antonio has demonstrated expertise in enforcing security policies, fostering a security-conscious culture, and optimizing defenses, leading to a  improvements in overall information security posture. He has successfully secured cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and implemented robust encryption methodologies, resulting in the reduction in security incidents.

As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst at CRISP, Antonio orchestrated the management of security solutions, achieving a 15% improvement in efficiency. His leadership in securing critical assets and implementing defense-in-depth strategies led to a 30% reduction in security vulnerabilities.

With a Bachelor's Degree in Network Management & Security and a background in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Antonio's commitment to excellence extends to his military service in the Army National Guard and US Army from 1994 to the present. Antonio is bilingual (English & Spanish) and excels in communicating complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Connect with Antonio to explore how he can deliver cutting-edge IT and Cyber Security solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization.

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