James Wood
About James Wood
James Wood is a content writer and senior security consultant with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Oxford Brookes University. He has extensive experience in security consulting, incident response, and digital forensics, and has worked at various organizations including the SANS Institute and the UK Ministry of Defence.
Work at SANS Institute
James Wood has been employed at SANS Institute as a Content Writer since 2014. In this role, he focuses on creating educational materials and resources related to cybersecurity. His work contributes to the development of training programs and helps disseminate knowledge within the cybersecurity community. SANS Institute is recognized for its high-quality training and certification programs, emphasizing practical skills and knowledge in the field.
Education and Expertise
James Wood studied at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in technical concepts and practices that are essential in his current roles. He has developed expertise in various areas of cybersecurity, including incident response, digital forensics, and security architecture.
Background in Security Consulting
James Wood has extensive experience in security consulting, currently serving as a Senior Security Consultant at O2 (Telefónica UK) since 2014. Prior to this, he worked at Rabobank for a brief period as a Senior Security Consultant. His background includes a significant tenure at the UK Ministry of Defence, where he held roles as a Senior System Administrator and ArcSight Security Consultant. This diverse experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in security practices.
Technical Skills and Experience
James Wood possesses a range of technical skills relevant to cybersecurity. He has developed custom ArcSight FlexConnectors and has extensive experience in designing and deploying ArcSight ESM and Logger. His capabilities include conducting audit assessments, malware analysis, and digital forensics using tools such as FTK and Encase. Additionally, he is skilled in network penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and intrusion detection.
Professional Contributions
Throughout his career, James Wood has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity. He has conducted product evaluations and demos for audit enrichment capabilities and has expertise in evaluating database activity monitoring solutions. His work in incident response and security architecture reflects his commitment to enhancing security measures and practices within organizations.