Adam At Act Zero
About Adam At Act Zero
Adam serves as the Chief Security Officer at ActZero.ai, bringing over 15 years of cybersecurity experience, including founding IntelliGO Networks. He specializes in building Security Operations Centers and focuses on compliance objectives and effective cybersecurity measures.
Work at ActZero
Adam serves as the Chief Security Officer at ActZero.ai, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures and compliance objectives, particularly the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). He coaches IT teams on implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and demonstrates their effectiveness through practical demonstrations. Adam advocates for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions, emphasizing their importance in modern cybersecurity frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Adam holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Science. He possesses over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity sector, with a strong background in software development, system administration, networking, and cloud security. His expertise includes building and managing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and preventing complex malware threats such as SolarGate and Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). He also has multiple industry certifications and awards related to ethical hacking and various cyber technologies.
Background
Before joining ActZero, Adam was the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of IntelliGO Networks, where he worked for 15 years from 2004 to 2019 in the Toronto, Canada area. His experience spans various sectors, including healthcare, education, defense, and finance. He has developed proprietary Managed Detection and Response (MDR) software and has provided guidance on privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and Bill C-11.
Achievements
Adam has a notable track record in cybersecurity, particularly in building Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and coaching IT teams on effective cybersecurity practices. He has successfully developed proprietary MDR software and has extensive experience in endpoint, network, and cloud systems security. His work has contributed to the advancement of compliance with cybersecurity standards and the prevention of sophisticated cyber threats.