Aethon Security

Aethon Security is your trusted cybersecurity partner, committed to helping you navigate the complex landscape of digital threats. Our team of seasoned professionals offers a comprehensive suite of services, including information security program development, IT & cybersecurity engineering, and regulation compliance management. We excel in identifying and addressing roadblocks, guiding you through organizational changes, and charting the most effective path forward. By leveraging our deep expertise and innovative solutions, we empower businesses to protect their valuable assets, mitigate risks, and achieve their strategic objectives in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Chief Executive Officer

Sentinel Blue

In this role, my responsibilities included:

- Tracked and managed client compliance program objectives, to include implementation of security controls, oversight of projects, production of documentation, and updates to compliance tracking tooling.
- Provided subject matter expertise and guidance to clients, partners and internal teams on information security topics
- Led the updating and streamlining of the onboarding program for CMMC Level 2 requirements
- Produced and presented reporting on security programs, incidents, projects and other topics of interest to internal and client leadership
- Consulted with Security Operations team and Security Operations Center on incidents and projects
- Authored and updated program and policy documents, internally and with clients
- Trained and educated Operations staff on information security topics in formal and informal training settings
- Developed and maintained deep technical expertise in the technology to deliver services
- Attended conferences and training to continually improve personally and bring knowledge back to the organization and team
- Constantly sought ways to innovate and improve on security outcomes
- Contributed to internal knowledge bases, client education articles, and public release articles and research papers

Deputy CISO

Help clients clear roadblocks, manage change and take the best path forward. That’s the mission of the management consulting firm of DTS. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that excels in helping clients respond to daunting technology, program and operational challenges. Our seasoned professionals offer exceptional military, civilian and private-sector experience to achieve results.

In this role, my responsibilities included:

- Security and compliance B2B deals orchestration of various frameworks including NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001, & CIS, deal structure, developing value-based propositions, crafting and selling solutions mapped to customer business outcomes.
- Oversight of organizational compliance objectives, Cyber Div PMO, and Cybersecurity Operations Center
- Influence vendor and application selection to meet current and future GRC objectives
- Verify compliance of cloud vendors against government frameworks as well as customer responsibility matrices
- Work with other leaders in the organization to operationalize the standards and control objectives across the entire GRC tools set
- Attend and present at cybersecurity and technology events
- Identifying and assisting the capture of federal government opportunities
- Manage P&L
- Supporting DTS teams with clients needing process improvement and technology transformation support
- Exploring new and emerging functional business areas to expand the company's solution offerings

Director of Cybersecurity Operations

In this role, my responsibilities included:

- Developing and standing up DTS' Cybersecurity Compliance Division including the overall business plan, marketing strategy, and operational processes
- Responsible for CMMC security and compliance deals orchestration, deal structure, developing value-based propositions, crafting and selling solutions mapped to customer business outcomes.
- Supporting gap analysis, remediation, and on-going support efforts up to CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 with DoD Supply Chain contractors
- Configuring and managing internal IT systems, including compliance with the DoD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST SP 800-171 cyber-security requirements
- Identifying and assisting the capture of federal government opportunities
- Supporting DTS teams with clients needing process improvement and technology transformation support
- Exploring new and emerging functional business areas to expand the company's solution offerings

Senior Consultant

As an Administrative Associate, my responsibilities included:

- Creating a comprehensive, dynamic Excel dashboard and other trackers for a U.S Government Agency to track processes
- Migrating the company IT network to the Microsoft 365 Enterprise Suite
- Leading a project team tasked with making the organization DoD Cyber-security model NIST SP 800-171 compliant
- Enrolling the firm in a selective trial program for the CMMC, a new DoD Cyber-security model published in January 2020.

Adminstrative Associate

Stratix Systems

Stratix Systems is a leading office technology and managed services provider that focuses on the unique computing, networking, document management, and printing needs of business of all size and industry.

As a manager, my responsibilities and achievements included:

- A significant revenue generation goal in 2018 by obtaining an average of $54,500 per sales person/month vs. a quota of $35,000 per sales person/month through the implementation of a strategic marketing plan targeting net new clients
- Increased profit margins 166% through the strategic analysis of pricing structure
- Collaborated with the executive team on the implementation and refinement of new CRM database
- Assisted IT SMEs with identifying MNS needs with prospective and current clients, including endpoint solutions
- Created a training series and updated sales approaches using financial and qualitative data
- Assisted team with account management and developing longstanding relationships to secure future business with clients

Regional Manager

Corbett Inc.

Manufacturers Rep Group and Commercial Interiors Consultant, helping to create a better physical space for growing organizations in the Corporate, Higher Education, K-12, and Healthcare markets.We also work closely with the Architectural & Design Community as well as valuing and working through various local furniture dealers.We are proud to represent KI Furniture both now and long into the future!

In my role at this firm, I:

- Improved value proposition for commercial storage products by implementing a creative marketing strategy using ROI
- Consulted with executive team to integrate the processes of two subsidiaries, including a Salesforce consolidation
- Trained team members from two subsidiaries on cross-selling
- Achieved 102% to quota in territory in 2016
- Achieved 92% to quota in territory in 2015

Lumiga

Creating energy-efficient solutions is at the heart of what we do.
Nearly 30% of energy used in buildings is used inefficiently. At Lumiga, we change that by working creatively to help communities chart better energy courses.
Our difference is the combination of our team and our technology. Our expertise and processes allow us to create innovative solutions that meet customers' energy needs, while helping them reduce their environmental impact on the planet, and that's good for everyone.
Energy is constantly evolving. At Lumiga, we're constantly working to find more energy-efficient solutions.

In this role, I:

- Demonstrated the ability to strategize by developing a marketing plan for the SMB target market
- Displayed critical thinking skills by developing a new consultative sales process, shortening sales cycle from 9 months to 2 weeks, reducing cycle time by 95%, as well as creating and implementing a successful sales rep recruiting program
- Showed an entrepreneurial spirit by designing marketing strategies, prospecting businesses, and increasing revenue generation

Channel Development Manager

Vector Marketing

Vector Marketing Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of CUTCO Corp., which has manufactured CUTCO® Cutlery in Olean, N.Y., since 1949.Made of the finest materials, CUTCO® knives are American-made and carry a Forever Guarantee that protects the consumer's investment for generations.

Established in 1981, Vector Marketing Corp. is the sole distributor of CUTCO®.More than 15 million customers in the US and Canada enjoy CUTCO® products in their homes every day.The majority of Vector's sales force is comprised of college students who work part-time and during the summer building valuable business and professional skills.

Vector is a member of the Direct Selling Association and the Better Business Bureau

In this direct sales management role, I:

- Exhibited leadership skills by training, developing, and managing sales representatives
- Demonstrated teamwork by assisting in the management of day-to-day operations including managing receptionists, preparing for sales team events, as well as handling and organizing paperwork
- Supported the Fairfax office to finishing 7th ($901,881) in sales for the 2013 Summer Campaign, out of 840+ offices in the company

Head Full-Time Assistant Manager

Vector Marketing Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of CUTCO Corp., which has manufactured CUTCO® Cutlery in Olean, N.Y., since 1949.Made of the finest materials, CUTCO® knives are American-made and carry a Forever Guarantee that protects the consumer's investment for generations.

Established in 1981, Vector Marketing Corp. is the sole distributor of CUTCO®.More than 15 million customers in the US and Canada enjoy CUTCO® products in their homes every day.The majority of Vector's sales force is comprised of college students who work part-time and during the summer building valuable business and professional skills.

Vector is a member of the Direct Selling Association and the Better Business Bureau

In this direct sales representative role, I:

- Was featured in the Wall Street Journal for taking a successful entrepreneurial approach performing the sales representative position as a college student
- Demonstrated strong presentation and communication skills by performing in-home sales demonstrations
- Gave instructional speeches at team meetings and regional conferences
- Achieve personal kitchen cutlery sales of $65,000

Senior Field Sales Manager

Experienced Cybersecurity practitioner with a B.S. and M.B.A. from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business with concentrations in Process Management, Consulting, and Marketing. While experienced in a variety of network environments, I have significant expertise with Azure, AzureGov, M365 Enterprise Suites, and GCC High environments, and various on-premises network architectures.

Strong past performance in a variety of fields helping clients achieve the goals with the right solutions for their industry and business challenge. At Aethon Security, I lead a fantastic team cybersecurity professionals focused on protecting sensitive information for Critical Infrastructure organizations and other various private industries.

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Derek Kernus, CISSP, CCSP, CCP, MBA

Experienced Cybersecurity practitioner with a B.S. and M.B.A. from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business with concentrations in Process Management, Consulting, and Marketing. While experienced in a variety of network environments, I have significant expertise with Azure, AzureGov, M365 Enterprise Suites, and GCC High environments, and various on-premises network architectures.

Strong past performance in a variety of fields helping clients achieve the goals with the right solutions for their industry and business challenge. At DTS, I lead a fantastic team cybersecurity professionals focused on protecting sensitive information for Critical Infrastructure organizations and other various private industries.

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Project Manager | Program Management, Quality Assurance

Chief Information Officer

SOC Manager

IT & Cybersecurity Specialist

Senior Compliance Specialist

Information System Security Officer @ Aethon Security | Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Project Coordinator at Aethon Security

Host / Creator / Consultant (For 14+ Years!)

Certified Information Systems Security Engineer | No one likes a malfunctioning thermostat...

Cybersecurity Engineer | Cloud Security & Infrastructure | Compliance-Focused

Information Technology Specialist at Aethon Security

SOC Analyst at Aethon Security

NIST Enthusiast | CMMC Pundit | Podcast Co-host

CSO, Author and Public Speaker | CISSP | Lead - Certified CMMC Assessor (L-CCA) | Boardroom Qualified Technical Expert (QTE)

VP - Business Development | Connector | Leader

Managing Principal/CISO @ Cybersec Investments | Authorized C3PAO

CEO & Founder at Cribworks | Sales & Business Development | Go-To-Market Strategy | Speaker | Strategic Growth | Partnership Development | Business Consultant & Advisor Helping You Win and Scale Your Business Today

CUI Safeguarding Strategy

CUI/NIST/DFARS Compliance | Former Fortune 500 Enterprise CMMC Compliance Specialist | Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) | Former CUI Program Analyst at NARA | InfoSec Documentation

Associate Attorney | Government Contracts | Dickinson Wright PLLC

Government Contracting Group - Senior Relationship Manager - Vice President Business Banking at M&T Bank

Principal | CMMC Practice Leader | Forvis Mazars, LLP

Team Lead, Client Operations

President & CISO, Lead CCA @ KLC Consulting | Authorized CMMC C3PAO

CMMC Town Crier | Ask me about NIST security controls | Smashing compliance frameworks for fun and profit |

President, IT and MSP at ISI

Trusted Government Contracts Attorney and Fractional Outside General Counsel | Senior Director | Lieutenant Commander (JAG Reserves) | Adjunct Professor

Providing compliance therapy to SMBs in the DIB

Solving the Log Aggregation Struggle for SMBs

Supporting the Federal Service Industry through Zero Trust Security and CMMC Compliance

Sr. Director, NA Channel Sales @ AvePoint

Sr. Partner Development Manager, US Channel Sales – MSP Team

I physically take the specs from the customer and physically bring them to the software people

Director of Cybersecurity Operations at Totem Tech | Carnegie Mellon Alum

CEO | Lead CMMC Certified Assessor | Chief CMMC Implementor

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