Brent Frye
About Brent Frye
Brent Frye is a Cybersecurity Engineer III at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, with extensive experience in information security across various organizations. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and possesses a Department of Energy Q-level security clearance.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Brent Frye has been employed as a Cybersecurity Engineer III at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the laboratory, contributing to various initiatives aimed at protecting sensitive information and systems. His responsibilities include developing and managing cybersecurity operations, which are critical to the laboratory's mission.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Brent Frye held several positions in the cybersecurity field. He worked as a Security Operations Engineer at Oracle from 2017 to 2019, where he implemented Ansible automation for Linux server administration. He also served as a Senior Information Security Engineer at Providence Health & Services and as a Senior IS Security Team Lead at Washington Hospital Healthcare System, where he managed security operations and led teams.
Education and Expertise
Brent Frye earned a Master of Science in Information Technology from The University of Kansas, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science Information Networking and Telecommunications from Fort Hays State University, which he obtained from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity and information technology.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Brent Frye has made significant technical contributions throughout his career. He developed Splunk Cloud Alerting systems to manage alerts and dashboards for cybersecurity operations. Additionally, he deployed Thinkst Canary honeypot network detection devices to enhance network security. His work has focused on improving operational efficiency and strengthening security measures across various organizations.
Security Clearance
Brent Frye holds a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance, which is a high-level security clearance. This clearance allows him to access sensitive information and work on projects that require a high degree of trust and confidentiality, underscoring his qualifications in the field of cybersecurity.