Josh Smith
About Josh Smith
Josh Smith is a Cyber Threat Analyst with extensive experience in threat modeling and cybersecurity. He has worked in various technical roles at Nuspire and served in the U.S. Navy for 14 years, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Cybersecurity Technology.
Work at Nuspire
Josh Smith has held multiple roles at Nuspire since joining the company. He began as a Technical Assistance Center Technician - Tier II from 2016 to 2018, followed by a promotion to Technical Assistance Center Engineer - Tier III from 2018 to 2019. He then served as the Technical Assistance Center Team Lead for one year in 2019. Currently, he works as a Cyber Threat Analyst, a position he has held since 2020. In his current role, he engages in adversarial and industry-specific threat modeling, threat hunting utilizing SIEM and EDR/EPP technologies, and curates threat intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Josh Smith studied at Cypress Lake High School, where he earned his diploma from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland Global Campus, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking and Cybersecurity from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he completed various training programs in the U.S. Navy, including the Global Command and Control System Maritime 'C' School and Tactical/Mobile Operations Control 'C' School. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Cybersecurity Technology.
Background
Josh Smith has a significant background in military service, having served in the U.S. Navy for 14 years. His roles included Operations Supervisor and Mission Control & Evaluation Supervisor at CPRW-11, as well as Operations and Logistics Department Head in Bahrain. He also served in the U.S. Navy Reserve as Chief Operations Specialist and Senior Watch Officer. His civilian career includes positions at London Computer Systems, where he worked as a Rent Manager Product Support Specialist and IT Consultant.
Achievements
Josh Smith has contributed to various cybersecurity publications and reports. He authors Nuspire’s Quarterly Threat Landscape Report and is responsible for identifying security trends and creating the quarterly threat report. He serves as the Organization Subject Matter Expert for Recorded Future at Nuspire and has been quoted in notable publications such as Forbes, CSO Online, Channel Futures, and Dark Reading. His expertise in threat modeling and intelligence curation reflects his commitment to cybersecurity.