Fritz Wesselhoft
About Fritz Wesselhoft
Fritz Wesselhoft is the Associate Director of Information Security Engineering at FINRA, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various roles at organizations like TEKsystems and AUI Fine Foods, and he holds multiple degrees and certifications in computer science and cybersecurity.
Current Role at FINRA
Fritz Wesselhoft serves as the Associate Director of Information Security Engineering at FINRA, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's security posture through effective engineering practices. His responsibilities include overseeing security initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Wesselhoft's expertise in risk reduction and vulnerability management is critical to the organization’s efforts in safeguarding sensitive data.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Wesselhoft has held multiple positions at FINRA prior to his current role. He worked as a Senior Security Engineer from 2019 to 2023, where he played a key role in implementing security measures and protocols. Additionally, he served as a Security Engineer II from 2018 to 2019, contributing to the organization’s cybersecurity efforts. His tenure at FINRA has provided him with extensive experience in the financial regulatory environment.
Educational Background
Wesselhoft has a robust educational background in computer science and cybersecurity. He earned a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering between 2017 and 2020. He also studied Computer Network and Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland Global Campus from 2012 to 2016. Earlier, he obtained an Associate of Arts in Computer Science from Montgomery College from 2007 to 2010. His education has equipped him with foundational and advanced skills in information security.
Professional Experience in IT Security
Before joining FINRA, Wesselhoft worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in IT security. He was a Security Engineer at TEKsystems, serving as a contractor for FINRA from 2017 to 2018. He also worked as an IT Consultant and Data Recovery Specialist at Computer Geeks LLC from 2010 to 2014. His experience includes roles as a Network and Security Administrator at AUI Fine Foods from 2014 to 2017, where he managed network security and system configurations.
Skills and Specializations
Wesselhoft demonstrates strong skills in observability and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies. He is proficient in reducing risks and vulnerabilities in both cloud and physical data centers. His capabilities extend to facilitating user security training initiatives to enhance organizational security awareness. Wesselhoft's background in programming and cross-functional collaboration supports effective project management in dynamic environments.