Kirk Harrison
About Kirk Harrison
Kirk Harrison serves as the Associate Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Arete, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in technical support and incident response, he has developed expertise in constructing enterprise environments across various operating systems.
Current Role at Arete
Kirk Harrison serves as the Associate Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Arete. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's efforts in managing digital investigations and incident response strategies. His role involves overseeing digital forensics operations and ensuring effective incident management protocols are in place.
Previous Experience at Arete
Prior to his current role, Kirk worked at Arete as an Incident Response Lead from 2020 to 2021. He also served as an IR Consultant for a period of seven months in 2020. His experiences at Arete have provided him with a solid foundation in incident response and digital forensics.
Technical Background and Expertise
Kirk possesses expertise in constructing enterprise environments utilizing various operating systems, including Windows NT, Unix/Mac OS X, and multiple Linux distributions. His technical skills have been honed through various roles in information technology and support, allowing him to effectively manage complex digital environments.
Education and Qualifications
Kirk studied Computer Science at the University of North Florida, where he completed his degree from 2011 to 2015. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in his roles within the field of digital forensics and incident response.
Professional Experience in IT Support
Before joining Arete, Kirk held several positions in the IT support sector. He worked as a Technical Support II Administrator at St. Johns County District Schools from 2016 to 2018 and as an Information Technology Specialist from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as MDM Production Support Manager at Bank of America from 2018 to 2020, where he provided technical support and management.