Gregory Anderson
About Gregory Anderson
Gregory Anderson is a Senior Cyber Engineer specializing in Endpoint Security and currently serves as the WSS Lead Engineer at CommonSpirit Health. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various roles at organizations such as Qwest Communications and Catholic Health Initiatives over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Currently, Gregory Anderson holds the position of Senior Cyber Engineer Endpoint Security and WSS Lead Engineer at CommonSpirit Health, a role he has occupied since 2019. He is involved in the implementation and management of Broadcom Web Security services, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity initiatives. His work focuses on enhancing endpoint security measures and ensuring the protection of sensitive data across the network. Anderson's tenure at CommonSpirit Health spans over five years, during which he has played a critical role in developing security protocols and strategies.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Gregory Anderson has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He served as a Desktop Security Manager at Qwest Communications International, Inc. from 2001 to 2004, where he managed security protocols for desktop systems. He also worked as an Endpoint Security Analyst at Peabody Holding Company Inc. from 1997 to 1998. His experience includes significant roles at Catholic Health Initiatives, where he was a Symantec Certified Specialist in Endpoint Protection from 2015 to 2019, and at CenturyLink as a Subject Matter Expert for Endpoint Protection from 2009 to 2015.
Education and Certifications
Gregory Anderson has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his expertise in cybersecurity. He studied at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he earned a Certificate in Oceanography. Additionally, he completed coursework in Geology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Anderson has also participated in specialized training, including a Cyber MDR EDR program at CrowdStrike University, where he achieved a Journey to Certification. He is currently engaged in boot camp training for Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Sentinel XDR to further develop his security skills.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gregory Anderson possesses a range of technical skills relevant to cybersecurity. He has experience with batch and PowerShell scripting, which he utilizes for automating configurations and managing system operations. His expertise includes the implementation of Host-Based Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) across a large network, successfully blocking numerous attacks monthly. Anderson has limited experience with Linux, primarily using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for basic command execution. His proficiency in endpoint security is demonstrated through his leadership in deploying Symantec Endpoint Protection across a vast number of devices.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Gregory Anderson has made significant contributions to cybersecurity through various initiatives. Notably, he led the deployment and configuration of Symantec Endpoint Protection ASR policies across 120,000 devices, achieving zero malware impact for over seven years. He also implemented a Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) that successfully blocked over 15,000 HIPS signature attacks monthly, ensuring no business impact. These accomplishments reflect his commitment to enhancing security measures and protecting organizational assets.