Layne Caffy
About Layne Caffy
Layne Caffy serves as the Incident Response Lead at Adapt Forward in Charleston, South Carolina, where he has worked since 2022. He also holds the position of Information Technology Lead in the US Army since 2016, with extensive experience in network management and incident response.
Work at Adapt Forward
Layne Caffy serves as the Incident Response Lead at Adapt Forward, a position held since 2022. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Caffy works on-site to manage incident response strategies and ensure the security of systems. His role involves overseeing critical incident management processes and coordinating responses to security incidents, thereby contributing to the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.
Current Role in the US Army
Caffy has been an Information Technology Lead in the US Army since 2016. In this capacity, he leads initiatives to enhance network capabilities and ensure the operational readiness of IT systems. His responsibilities include managing secure WAN/LAN infrastructure and supporting military operations in remote areas, where he has successfully improved network reliability and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Caffy studied Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) at Lurleen B Wallace Community College, completing the program in 2018. Additionally, he pursued Fire Science/Fire-fighting at Northwest Florida State College, finishing the course in 2019. His educational background complements his technical expertise in incident response and IT management within military and civilian contexts.
Technical Achievements
Caffy has led a team to ensure the efficiency and availability of 22 critical systems in the Eastern Syria Security Area. He has been instrumental in troubleshooting satellite communication systems and managing HAIPE encryption devices. His contributions have resulted in a network capability increase of over 100% in Syria, demonstrating his proficiency in network architecture and incident management.
Incident Management and Security Practices
Caffy has developed incident management plans and maintained redundant systems to ensure mission capabilities during emergency outages. He utilizes the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify attacker techniques and procedures, enhancing the security measures for Department of Defense systems. His experience includes performing static and dynamic malware analysis on forensic artifacts, further solidifying his role in cybersecurity.