Terrell Prude
About Terrell Prude
Terrell Prude is a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with extensive experience in designing and maintaining large enterprise networks. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies and possesses multiple industry certifications.
Current Role at Insight Global
Terrell Prude serves as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Insight Global, a position he has held since 2016. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he focuses on cybersecurity solutions and strategies. His role involves addressing technical challenges and managing projects that enhance the security posture of organizations.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and Engineering
Prior to his current role, Terrell Prude worked at several organizations in various engineering and cybersecurity positions. He was a Senior Systems Engineer at SRA International for one year, followed by a three-year tenure as a Principal Engineer at Macaulay Brown. He also held a position as a Security Engineer at Raytheon for six months, contributing to security initiatives.
Education and Certifications
Terrell Prude studied at the University of Washington, where he gained foundational knowledge in technology and engineering. He holds several professional certifications, including Cisco CCNA, Red Hat RHCSA, Security+, and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), which he earned in 1998. These credentials reflect his expertise in networking and cybersecurity.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Terrell Prude has extensive experience in designing, building, securing, and maintaining large enterprise networks, accommodating up to 200,000 users. He possesses expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, particularly RSA Security Analytics, now known as NetWitness. His technical skills support his work in cybersecurity and network engineering.
Career Background in Network Engineering
Before transitioning to cybersecurity roles, Terrell Prude worked as a Network Analyst and Engineer for Fairfax County Public Schools for nine years. This role involved managing network systems and ensuring their reliability and security. His early career laid the groundwork for his later achievements in cybersecurity and engineering.