Ben Kirkland
About Ben Kirkland
Ben Kirkland is the Director of Threat Intelligence at DefenseStorm, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having previously held positions at Agilysys and Fiserv, and possesses multiple certifications in information security and forensics.
Current Role at DefenseStorm
Ben Kirkland serves as the Director of Threat Intelligence at DefenseStorm, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats, utilizing his extensive experience in the field. His responsibilities include conducting research on emerging threats and improving security measures to protect organizational assets.
Previous Experience at DefenseStorm
Prior to his current role, Ben Kirkland worked at DefenseStorm as the Director of Cybersecurity Operations from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing cybersecurity operations and ensuring the effectiveness of security protocols within the organization.
Experience at Agilysys
Ben Kirkland held the position of Manager of IT Security at Agilysys from 2017 to 2020. He also briefly served as Manager of Information Security for one month in 2017. His tenure at Agilysys involved managing security measures and protocols to protect the organization's information systems.
Career at Fiserv
From 2007 to 2017, Ben Kirkland worked at Fiserv as the Director of Enterprise Risk and Resilience. In this role, he managed enterprise risk and developed resilience strategies to safeguard the organization against potential threats.
Educational Background and Certifications
Ben Kirkland has a diverse educational background with certifications in cybersecurity. He achieved the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification and the Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) certification. He also studied Malware and obtained the GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) certification. His academic journey includes studying Political Science at the University of North Georgia and Forensics at Kennesaw State University.