Ricky Ratzlaff
About Ricky Ratzlaff
Ricky Ratzlaff serves as a SOC Supervisor at Nuspire, focusing on incident response and investigation in cybersecurity. With a background in threat analysis and extensive training in ethical hacking and digital forensics, he actively mentors peers and aspires to engage in Red Team exercises.
Work at Nuspire
Ricky Ratzlaff has been employed at Nuspire as a SOC Supervisor since 2022. In this role, he focuses on incident response and investigation, addressing various cybersecurity threats including ransomware, intrusion, insider threats, phishing, and web exploit attempts. His position is remote, allowing him to manage security operations effectively from a distance. Prior to his current role, he worked as an L3 Principal Threat Analyst at Nuspire for five months in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Ricky Ratzlaff has a diverse educational background in cybersecurity and forensics. He studied at the Cybersecurity Institute, where he achieved certifications as a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and a Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE). Additionally, he completed a program in Cellebrite Advanced Smartphone Forensics, earning the SMRT certification. He holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Computer Forensics from ITT Technical Institute, which he attended from 2010 to 2012.
Background
Ricky Ratzlaff has a solid foundation in cybersecurity, having worked as a Security Operations Analyst III at HealthEquity from 2016 to 2022. His experience spans over six years in security operations, where he developed skills in incident management and threat analysis. He completed his high school education at Timpanogos High School, where he earned a diploma in College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program.
Achievements
Ricky Ratzlaff has demonstrated a commitment to professional development through his continuous education in cybersecurity. He enjoys training and mentoring peers in security and analysis principles, showcasing his dedication to knowledge sharing within the field. Additionally, he aspires to participate in Red Team exercises, indicating his proactive approach to enhancing cybersecurity defense strategies.