Brendan Mc Gann
About Brendan Mc Gann
Brendan Mc Gann is a Senior Engagement Lead currently working at Arete, where he has been employed since 2023. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT roles, having previously held positions at companies such as Advanced Office Systems, Fair Haven Community Health Care, and IBM.
Current Role at Arete
Brendan Mc Gann currently serves as the Senior Engagement Lead at Arete, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading engagement initiatives and overseeing client interactions. His work focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of incident response strategies and ensuring client satisfaction. Brendan's experience in cybersecurity and technology operations supports his responsibilities in this senior position.
Previous Experience at Arete
Prior to his current role, Brendan worked at Arete as a DFIR Engagement Lead from 2022 to 2023. He also served as a Senior Client Tech Operations Engineer at Arete Incident Response for four months in 2022. His tenure at Arete has provided him with extensive experience in digital forensics and incident response, contributing to his expertise in managing complex cybersecurity challenges.
Work History in Cybersecurity
Brendan has a diverse background in cybersecurity, having worked at Fair Haven Community Health Care as a Cybersecurity Specialist/IT Tech 3 from 2021 to 2022. He also held positions at Advanced Office Systems, Inc. as a Senior Engineer for five months in 2021, and at ADNET Technologies as a System Engineer and later as a System Specialist for a total of nearly 14 years. His roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity practices and technologies.
Education and Professional Development
Brendan studied Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Branford Hall Career Institute from 2001 to 2002. He is currently pursuing further education at NYU School of Professional Studies, focusing on Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance since 2021. This ongoing education reflects his commitment to staying current in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.
Early Career Background
Brendan began his career in technology at IBM as a Distributed Operations Monitoring Technician from 2004 to 2005. He later worked at Pfizer as part of the SI build team from 2006 to 2008. His early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in IT and cybersecurity, providing him with valuable skills and insights into technology operations.