Baily Van Gilder (Brooks)
About Baily Van Gilder (Brooks)
Baily Van Gilder (Brooks) is a Penetration Tester Lead at ECS, with a background in cybersecurity that includes roles at Ciox Health and General Dynamics. He studied Cyber Security at the University of Maryland Global Campus and has accumulated extensive experience in various information security positions since 2014.
Current Role at ECS
Baily Van Gilder serves as the Penetration Tester Lead at ECS. In this role, which commenced in 2021, Baily is responsible for leading penetration testing efforts to identify vulnerabilities in systems and applications. The position involves overseeing security assessments and collaborating with teams to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.
Previous Experience at Ciox Health
Baily Van Gilder has extensive experience at Ciox Health, where they held multiple roles. Baily worked as an Identity & Access Management Analyst from 2016 to 2017, followed by a position as a Vulnerability Management and Junior Penetration Tester from 2017 to 2019. In 2021, Baily advanced to the role of Redteam Manager, overseeing red team operations for 11 months. Additionally, Baily served as the Lead Application Security Engineer (Penetration Tester) from 2019 to 2021, focusing on application security.
Career Background in Information Security
Baily Van Gilder's career in information security includes roles at General Dynamics and Knowledge Link. At General Dynamics, Baily worked as an Administrative professional for five months in 2015. Subsequently, Baily joined Knowledge Link as an Information Security Analyst, where they contributed for nine months in 2015 to 2016. This diverse background has provided a solid foundation in various aspects of cybersecurity.
Educational Background in Cyber Security
Baily Van Gilder studied Cyber Security at the University of Maryland Global Campus from 2012 to 2017. This five-year program equipped Baily with essential knowledge and skills in cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, contributing to their professional expertise in the field.
Early Career at Ashley Cyber Services
Baily Van Gilder began their career in cybersecurity as a Tier 1 Technician at Ashley Cyber Services, LLC. This role lasted for four months in 2014 to 2015 and provided foundational experience in technical support and cybersecurity operations, setting the stage for future advancements in the field.