Harold R.
About Harold R.
Harold R. is the Leader of the Threat Research Team at Arete, where he applies his extensive expertise in threat research to support various teams, including DFIR and SOC. He has a background in software design and engineering, with previous roles at the United States Department of Defense and General Dynamics, and holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico.
Work at Arete
Currently, Harold R. serves as the Leader of the Threat Research Team (TRT) at Arete, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he supports various teams, including Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), negotiations, and sales. His expertise in threat research is pivotal in enhancing the organization's security measures. Harold also engages in blog and report writing, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge within the field.
Education and Expertise
Harold R. holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Laboratory. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico. His educational background supports his extensive experience in threat research and security measures, particularly in identifying gaps in detection technology.
Background
Harold R. has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and threat research. He began his career as a Software Design Engineer at the United States Department of Defense from 1998 to 2000. He then worked at General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems as a Senior Principal Engineer specializing in reverse engineering from 2003 to 2013. His experience includes roles at SecureWorks and Fidelis Cybersecurity, where he focused on threat research and malware reverse engineering.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Harold R. has led teams of security researchers, focusing on dark web intelligence gathering and enhancing threat detection capabilities. He has collaborated with community peers to improve security measures and has contributed to various initiatives aimed at advancing threat research. His work in writing blogs and reports further disseminates critical information in the cybersecurity field.