Seth Whitten
About Seth Whitten
Seth Whitten serves as the Vice President of Intelligence Solutions at Recorded Future, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in cyber security and intelligence solutions, he previously held various roles at organizations such as RSA, Raytheon, and General Dynamics.
Current Role at Recorded Future
Seth Whitten serves as the Vice President of Intelligence Solutions at Recorded Future, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of intelligence solutions that leverage Recorded Future's platform. His work focuses on integrating, customizing, configuring, and tuning the platform to meet the specific needs of clients. This position builds on his previous experience at Recorded Future, where he worked as the Senior Director of Global Professional Services from 2016 to 2019.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Seth Whitten has over 20 years of experience in the cyber security and intelligence solutions sectors, working in both public and private organizations. Prior to his current role, he held various positions, including Solutions Success Manager at RSA, where he worked for six years, and Information System Security Manager at Raytheon for two years. His earlier roles include positions at General Dynamics and Booz Allen Hamilton, contributing to his extensive background in information assurance and secure networks.
Education and Professional Development
Seth Whitten studied at Georgetown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at the Yale School of Management, participating in the Leadership Development Program. This educational background supports his expertise in cyber security and intelligence solutions, equipping him with the necessary skills for his roles in the industry.
Contributions to Fusion Centers and SOC Operations
In his professional capacity, Seth Whitten has developed reference architectures aimed at enhancing the functionality of Fusion Centers and Security Operations Center (SOC) operations. These contributions utilize the Recorded Future platform, demonstrating his commitment to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness in cyber security environments.
Career Timeline and Progression
Seth Whitten's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in various organizations. He began as an Information Assurance and Secure Networks Engineer at General Dynamics from 1999 to 2004. He then transitioned to Raytheon and later to RSA, where he spent six years. After a brief tenure at BearingPoint Consulting, he joined Booz Allen Hamilton before returning to Recorded Future. His career reflects a steady progression through increasingly responsible positions in cyber security and intelligence.