Michael Hightower

Michael Hightower

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Information Security Engineer at Williams-Sonoma Inc.

  • Education

    • Sierra College

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Technology - BTech Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
    • Heald College-Roseville

      2013 - 2015
      Associate's of Applied Science Network Administration and Network Security

      Prior to Heald College's unfortunate shutdown I was earning my Associates degree in Applied Science in Network Security and Network Administration.

  • Experience

    • Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd

      Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
      Cook

      Ensure Prep station met OSHA sanitation standardsGuaranteed cleanliness of dishes and FryersInspected and filtered the oil of the deep fryerWash floors and service counters

    • Road Safety Inc

      Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
      Flagger

      Produce coned work zones that adhered to Cal-Trans and county standards Record employees working and length of contracted Job

    • Colusa Casino Resort

      Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
      Guest Safety Ambassador

      Guarantee safe transportation of poker chips and money to and from poker tables and Vault Ensure a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for guestsMonitor internal and external cameras in dispatch center

    • Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

      Sept 2016 - Jan 2019
      Security Guard
    • Metro One LPSG

      Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
      Security Guard - Site Supervisor
    • TEKsystems

      Aug 2019 - Jun 2023
      Cyber Security Analyst
    • Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

      Jun 2023 - now
      Associate Information Security Engineer

      Assist in the implementation and administration of information security policies, procedures, and controls to protect our organization's systems and data.Participate in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.Monitor security systems and tools for signs of unauthorized access, intrusions, or unusual activity, and respond promptly to security incidents.Collaborate with the IT team to ensure that security controls are integrated into the design and operation of our systems and networks.Support the development and implementation of security awareness training programs to educate employees about security best practices and potential threats.Conduct regular reviews of access controls, user permissions, and system configurations to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.Assist in the investigation and resolution of security breaches, incidents, and vulnerabilities.Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and industry standards, and make recommendations for improving the organization's security posture.Provide support to other teams and departments in matters related to information security as needed. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Proofpoint Email Protection - Level 1

      Proofpoint Inc.
      View certificate certificate
    • Proofpoint Essentials - Level 1

      Proofpoint Inc.
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) Foundations Level 1

      Proofpoint
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Threat Response Auto-Pull (TRAP) Foundations - Level 1

      Proofpoint Inc.
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA A+ ce Certification

      CompTIA
      Mar 2019
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    • MITRE ATT&CK Defender™ (MAD) ATT&CK® Fundamentals - Certificate of Continuing Education Completion

      Cybrary
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Akamai Kona Site Defender - Configuration and Maintenance

      Akamai Technologies
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Web Application & API Protection

      Akamai Technologies
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Akamai Bot Manager Foundations

      Akamai Technologies
      Apr 2021
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    • Proofpoint Protection Server Foundations - Level 1

      PROOFPOINT INTERNATIONAL INC.
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Computer Repair Technician

      Issued by Heald College on Nov 2014
      Heald CollegeAssociated with Michael Hightower