Marcus Gower
About Marcus Gower
Marcus Gower is an Inside Systems Engineer specializing in Application Security at Barracuda in Reading, England, with a BSc in Cyber Security & Forensic Computing from the University of Portsmouth.
Company
Marcus Gower is currently employed at Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA), where he holds the position of Inside Systems Engineer, Application Security, EMEA. He operates out of Reading, England, United Kingdom, focusing on specialized roles involving application security within the region.
Title
Marcus Gower serves as an Inside Systems Engineer specializing in Application Security for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. His role includes addressing and mitigating various security threats associated with web applications.
Education and Expertise
Marcus Gower earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber Security & Forensic Computing from the University of Portsmouth, graduating with a 2:1 in 2021. Over three years of study, he built a strong foundation in various units such as Advanced Networking, Virtualization, Programming, Computer Architecture, Forensic Investigation, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Vulnerability Discovery, and Reverse Engineering.
Background
With his academic background firmly rooted in Cyber Security & Forensic Computing, Marcus Gower has leveraged his education to develop expertise in multiple aspects of application security. Since joining Barracuda, he has gained substantial knowledge in managing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Load Balancers (ADC), enhancing his capabilities in application security engineering.
Achievements
During his tenure at Barracuda, Marcus Gower has developed in-depth expertise in various advanced security measures. His knowledge extends to JSON security, client-side protection, bot protection, DDoS protection, XML firewalls, CDN & DNS, API, and content routing, making him a valuable asset to the company's application security efforts in the EMEA region.