Katie Barron
About Katie Barron
Katie Barron is a Security Engineer specializing in Incident Response at Exabeam, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in network security and threat hunting, with previous roles at Datadog and FireEye, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and Systems.
Work at Exabeam
Katie Barron has been employed at Exabeam as a Security Engineer specializing in Incident Response since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) content. Her work involves responding to security incidents and enhancing the organization's incident response capabilities.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining Exabeam, Katie Barron worked at FireEye, Inc. as an Information Security Analyst III from 2015 to 2019. In this position, she contributed to the organization's security measures and incident response strategies. Prior to FireEye, she served as a Network Security Specialist at Datadog from 2012 to 2015, where she focused on SIEM and cyber intelligence tools.
Education and Expertise
Katie Barron studied at the University of Arizona, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Science of Information Technology and Systems from 2011 to 2014. Her academic background includes an emphasis on cybersecurity, which complements her professional expertise in threat hunting and incident response.
Focus on Threat Hunting
Katie Barron possesses a deep interest in threat hunting, which is a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential security threats. This focus is integral to her role as a Security Engineer, where she applies her knowledge to enhance the security posture of her organization.