Dean Court
About Dean Court
Dean Court is a Senior Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity and cloud architecture, currently working at LAB3 in Sydney, Australia. He has held various roles in organizations such as Mission Australia, Verizon Business, and Telstra, focusing on security automation, threat hunting, and security analytics.
Current Role at LAB3
Dean Court serves as a Senior Security Engineer at LAB3, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves implementing security measures and strategies to protect the organization's digital assets. He is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and contributes to enhancing the security posture of LAB3 through his extensive experience in cybersecurity.
Previous Experience at Mission Australia
Dean Court worked at Mission Australia in various roles from 2015 to 2022. He served as a Security & Cloud Architect from 2017 to 2021, focusing on cloud security and architecture. Following this, he took on the role of Security, Risk and Compliance Lead for one year. Additionally, he worked as a Network Architect from 2015 to 2017, contributing to the organization's network infrastructure.
Professional Background in Network Design
Dean Court has a solid background in network design, having worked at Verizon Business as a Network Design Specialist in 2010. He also held positions at Telstra, where he served as a Senior Network Design Specialist from 2012 to 2013 and as a Network Design Specialist from 2011 to 2012. His experience in these roles has equipped him with skills in designing and implementing network solutions.
Cybersecurity Expertise and Knowledge
Dean Court possesses extensive knowledge in cybersecurity frameworks and strategies. He is familiar with the ASD Essential 8 strategies and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. His expertise includes security automation using Azure Playbooks and Logic Apps, as well as threat hunting with tools like Defender for Endpoint and Cloud App Security. He also has experience in security analytics using PowerBI and Python.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
Dean Court has developed a comprehensive skill set through his professional experience and knowledge of security control frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, and the Australian Government ISM. He is experienced in cloud security and infrastructure-as-code practices, which are essential in modern cybersecurity environments.