Corey Milligan
About Corey Milligan
Corey Milligan is the Manager of Information Security Operations at Builders FirstSource, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in information security, having previously held roles at Cysiv and the 297th Military Intelligence Battalion.
Current Role at Builders FirstSource
Corey Milligan serves as the Manager of Information Security Operations at Builders FirstSource. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's cybersecurity initiatives in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he supports the development and validation of detection and response processes, as well as machine learning applications. Milligan leads threat hunting activities and oversees the professional development of the threat hunting team, ensuring that the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to address evolving security challenges.
Previous Experience at Cysiv
Prior to his current role, Corey Milligan worked at Cysiv as a Senior Threat Hunter from 2019 to 2020 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. During his tenure, he represented the company as a thought leader in cybersecurity and threat hunting at various events. His responsibilities included conducting exploratory data analysis to improve data quality and identify detection opportunities. Milligan also utilized the MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat actor attribution and the enhancement of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) detection catalog.
Military Background
Corey Milligan has a military background, having served as a Senior Information Systems Supervisor in the 297th Military Intelligence Battalion from 2003 to 2006. His service included a deployment in Baghdad, Iraq, for 12 months. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in information systems and security operations, which he has built upon in his subsequent roles in the cybersecurity field.
Educational Background
Corey Milligan studied at Franklin University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with a focus on Information Security from 2014 to 2016. He also obtained an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology from the same institution, completing his studies from 2008 to 2014. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in information security and threat management.