Ben Gursky
About Ben Gursky
Ben Gursky is a Senior Systems Engineer II specializing in cybersecurity at Axway, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in IT and cybersecurity, including roles in the United States Air Force and various technology companies.
Work at Axway
Ben Gursky has been employed at Axway since 2023 as a Senior Systems Engineer II (Cybersecurity Engineer I). He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In his role, he is part of the Incident Response Team (IRT), which is responsible for addressing active threats detected within Axway's network. He has triaged and closed over 15,000 Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) alerts using Helix and Trellix platforms. Additionally, he responds to Mandiant investigations and maintains a compliance rate of 95% for device security measures.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position at Axway, Ben Gursky held several roles in the technology and cybersecurity fields. He worked as a System Engineer at Tekdesk from 2022 to 2023 and at iCoreConnect for a brief period in 2022. He also served as an IT Support Specialist at Phreedom Tech and as an IP Inventory Acquisition Manager at IPv4 Depot. His earlier experience includes working as a Network Technician and IT Manager in the United States Air Force, where he gained significant technical expertise.
Education and Expertise
Ben Gursky has a diverse educational background. He studied at Paradise Valley Community College, earning an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) from 2019 to 2021. He also attended Kaplan University, where he studied Health and Wellness, achieving an Associate of Science (AS) from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, he completed studies in Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology at the Community College of the Air Force. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and health-related fields.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role at Axway, Ben Gursky performs various technical tasks essential for cybersecurity operations. He conducts Nessus scans, prioritizing vulnerabilities based on Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ratings. He is responsible for setting up and collecting logs from servers and firewalls, performing backups for the SIEM, and leveraging API calls for data gathering. He also creates scripts to facilitate information extraction and investigates phishing emails using M365 Defender Threat Explorer.
Cybersecurity Contributions
Ben Gursky has made significant contributions to cybersecurity at Axway. He updates and maintains all cybersecurity documentation within Confluence and provides detailed weekly reports on threats, alerts, and scans to the cybersecurity team. His responsibilities include uploading EDR agents to JFROG Artifactory and ensuring that cloud collectors and communication brokers maintain acceptable event per second (EPS) limits. His proactive approach helps enhance the overall security posture of the organization.