Aaron Hensley
About Aaron Hensley
Aaron Hensley is a Digital Forensics Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently working at Arete Advisors since 2019. He has held various roles in organizations such as SunTrust and the US Navy, and possesses multiple industry certifications in cybersecurity.
Work at Arete Advisors
Aaron Hensley has been employed at Arete Advisors as a Digital Forensics Engineer since 2019. In this role, he specializes in reactive incident response engagements and proactive threat hunting. His responsibilities include analyzing digital evidence and providing insights to mitigate cybersecurity threats. Hensley's expertise in digital forensics is supported by his extensive experience in the cybersecurity field.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current position, Aaron Hensley held several roles in cybersecurity. He worked as a Principal Incident Response Analyst at SunTrust for 10 months in 2018, where he focused on incident response strategies. Before that, he served as an Information Assurance Engineer at Solers for 5 months in 2016. Hensley also worked as a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist at the Tennessee Valley Authority from 2016 to 2018, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity initiatives.
Education and Certifications
Aaron Hensley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland University College, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Information Assurance from the same institution between 2014 and 2015. Hensley has also completed an Incident Response Graduate Certificate from the SANS Technology Institute. He possesses multiple GIAC certifications, including GPEN, GREM, GDAT, GCFA, GFNA, GCIH, GCFE, and GWAPT, along with various industry certifications such as CSA+, Network+, SSCP, Security+, Linux+, LPIC-1, and C|EH.
Background in the US Navy
Aaron Hensley served in the US Navy as a Lead Systems Analyst from 2011 to 2016. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in systems analysis and cybersecurity operations. This role contributed to his foundational knowledge and skills in the field, which he has built upon in subsequent positions.
Expertise in Cybersecurity
With over 8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, Aaron Hensley focuses on network security monitoring and threat hunting. He is skilled in utilizing both commercial and open-source network security tools, as well as forensic software utilities. His expertise encompasses both reactive incident response and proactive threat hunting, making him a versatile professional in the cybersecurity landscape.