Steve Ravine
About Steve Ravine
Steve Ravine serves as the Security Operations Lead at State Auto Insurance, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in security operations and risk management, having held various roles in notable companies throughout his career.
Work at State Auto Insurance
Steve Ravine has served as the Security Operations Lead at State Auto Insurance since 2016. In this role, he has developed policies and alerts specifically for monitoring SkyHigh cloud activities. His responsibilities include overseeing a team of security analysts from a managed services provider, which enhances team coordination and effectiveness. He has also conducted reviews of firewall and exception requests to evaluate their validity and potential security impacts, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
Previous Experience in Security and IT
Prior to his current position, Steve Ravine held various roles in security and IT. He worked as a Security Analyst at Grange Insurance from 2007 to 2008 and again from 2012 to 2014. He also served as an Information Risk Management Consultant at Nationwide Insurance from 2014 to 2016. His experience includes working as a Network Product Analyst at Compuserve Network Services and as a Systems Analyst/Programmer at Bank One. Throughout his career, he has implemented security measures and enhanced operational processes.
Education and Expertise
Steve Ravine studied at Franklin University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Management with a 4.0 GPA from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in security operations and management. He has authored security analyst run books for Splunk, providing structured guidance for responding to security events. His knowledge extends to creating a capability maturity model matrix to assess and improve enterprise security capabilities and tools.
Achievements in Security Operations
In his professional roles, Steve Ravine has made significant contributions to security operations. He implemented Splunk Search and Enterprise Security to enhance the speed and efficiency of identifying and addressing security events. He has also enhanced security operations by identifying operational gaps and implementing necessary products and processes for remediation. His work has focused on improving the overall effectiveness of security teams and processes.