Darryn Butcher
About Darryn Butcher
Darryn Butcher serves as the Information Security Platform Lead at Derivco, where he has worked since 2009. He specializes in drafting policies to enhance security operations and has extensive experience in server monitoring and troubleshooting.
Work at Derivco
Darryn Butcher has served as the Information Security Platform Lead at Derivco since 2009. In this role, he focuses on drafting policies and procedures that enhance protective and recovery operations. His work aims to minimize security breaches and improve the overall security posture of the organization. Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Butcher has contributed to the company's information security strategy for over 15 years.
Previous Experience at Dimension Data
Before joining Derivco, Darryn Butcher worked at Dimension Data as an IT Support Engineer from 2000 to 2009. During his nine years at Dimension Data, he gained valuable experience in IT support, which laid the foundation for his expertise in information security. His background in IT support has informed his approach to security operations and incident response.
Education and Expertise
Darryn Butcher studied at Niagara College, where he developed a strong foundation in information technology. His educational background complements his extensive experience in the field, particularly in information security. He possesses expertise in using monitoring tools such as SCOM/MOM, IP Monitor, and Orion, which are essential for troubleshooting connectivity issues and ensuring system reliability.
Risk Mitigation and Collaboration
Darryn Butcher has been involved in collaborative risk mitigation exercises with multinational clients, partners, and teams. This experience highlights his ability to work effectively in diverse environments and contribute to comprehensive security strategies. His collaborative efforts focus on identifying potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate them.
Technical Skills in Cybersecurity
Darryn Butcher has a strong background in troubleshooting custom SQL Server service logs to identify errors and manage reboots and clusters. He also possesses a solid grounding in cyber and digital threat prevention, detection, and elimination. His technical skills are integral to his role in ensuring the security and integrity of information systems.