Sean Summers
About Sean Summers
Sean Summers is a Phishing Resilience Specialist at MassMutual Financial Group, with a background in digital information risk management and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Information-Technology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Title and Current Role
Sean Summers holds the position of Phishing Resilience Specialist at MassMutual Financial Group. He is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and operates in Springfield, MA. His responsibilities involve utilizing data analytics to monitor and enhance the company's resistance to phishing attacks. He oversees record-keeping for phishing-related incidents and manages the distribution, management, and completion of the company's annual cybersecurity training via the iLMS learning system. He is a part of the Enterprise Risk and Information Management team at MassMutual Financial Group.
Professional Background and Experience
Sean Summers has accumulated diverse work experience over the years. Before his current role, he served as a Digital Information Risk Intern at MassMutual Financial Group for three months in 2016 in Springfield, MA. He has also worked as a Store Manager / Customer Satisfaction Expert / Assistant Social Media Supervisor at Chillers Chatham in 2015, a Digital Contract Intern at Click Cape Cod in 2014, and a Tennis Instructor at Chatham Town Tennis from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, Sean managed equipment at Summers Home and Office from 2009 to 2013 and worked as a Camp Counselor at Chatham Summer Recreation Camp from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background
Sean Summers pursued his higher education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He studied Communication and Information Technology and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. His academic journey spanned from 2012 to 2016, providing a strong foundation for his career in information risk management.
Role in Cybersecurity Training
In his current role, Sean Summers is instrumental in the management of MassMutual Financial Group's annual cybersecurity training. Utilizing the iLMS learning system, he ensures that the training is distributed effectively, managed efficiently, and completed by all necessary personnel. This training plays a crucial role in fortifying the organization's defense against phishing attempts.
Data Analytics in Phishing Resilience
Sean Summers leverages data analytics as a core component of his role to monitor and improve MassMutual Financial Group's resilience against phishing attacks. By analyzing data on phishing incidents, he helps the organization develop better strategies to mitigate these threats and enhance overall cybersecurity.