Sidney C.
About Sidney C.
Sidney C. is a Senior Threat Hunter with a strong background in cybersecurity and threat intelligence. He has worked at Confidential since 2021 and previously completed a threat intelligence control gap assessment at Level Effect.
Current Role at Confidential
Sidney C. serves as a Senior Threat Hunter at Confidential, a position held since 2021. In this role, Sidney focuses on operationalizing threat intelligence across various levels, including strategic, technical, operational, and tactical. This approach ensures that stakeholders receive relevant and actionable insights to enhance their security posture. Additionally, Sidney supports detection engineering efforts aimed at identifying and closing security gaps, while recommending controls to effectively reduce the attack surface.
Previous Experience at Level Effect
Prior to joining Confidential, Sidney C. worked at Level Effect as a student from 2021 to 2022 for a duration of seven months. During this time, Sidney completed an ISO27001 compliant threat intelligence control gap assessment. This assessment was instrumental in leading to the establishment of a compliant threat intelligence program, showcasing Sidney's capability in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities.
Education and Certifications
Sidney C. has a robust educational background in information technology and cybersecurity. Sidney studied at the Computer Systems Institute from 2012 to 2015, where an A+ certification was achieved. Furthering education, Sidney attended Level Effect, focusing on CyberSecurity, and earned a CDCP Certified (GOLD) designation from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, Sidney studied at Evolve Security Academy, completing a program in Cybersecurity in 2018.
Focus on Threat Intelligence
Sidney C. has a strong emphasis on operationalizing threat intelligence for various stakeholders. This focus encompasses strategic, technical, operational, and tactical levels, ensuring that threat intelligence is effectively integrated into security practices. Sidney's work involves supporting detection engineering efforts, which are crucial for identifying security gaps and implementing controls to mitigate risks.