Peter Helms
About Peter Helms
Peter Helms is a Senior Security Engineer with extensive experience in IT security, having worked at notable companies such as Ernst & Young, McAfee, and Intel Corporation. He specializes in security solutions, including SIEM and CWPP, and has a strong background in ethical hacking and penetration testing.
Work at Trellix
Peter Helms has been employed at Trellix as a Senior Security Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security posture of the organization through the implementation of advanced security measures. His responsibilities include developing and managing security solutions tailored to the needs of the company. His expertise in security engineering contributes to the overall effectiveness of Trellix's security initiatives.
Previous Experience in Security Engineering
Prior to his current position, Peter Helms held various roles in security engineering. He worked at Ernst & Young as an IT Security Consultant from 2000 to 2009, followed by a position at McAfee as a Senior Security Engineer from 2009 to 2014. He also served at Intel Corporation in a similar capacity from 2014 to 2017 and returned to McAfee Enterprise as a Senior Security Engineer from 2017 to 2022. His extensive experience spans over two decades in the field of IT security.
Education and Expertise
Peter Helms has a diverse educational background. He studied at Odsherreds Gymnasium, where he completed the Mat-fys linie and achieved Studentereksamen from 1983 to 1986. He also attended DTU - Technical University of Denmark from 1987 to 1989. Additionally, he studied the Italian language at Niels Brock from 1993 to 1996 and Spanish at Studieskolen from 2017 to 2019. His expertise includes McAfee security solutions, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP).
Specializations and Skills
Peter Helms specializes in several areas of security engineering. He has a strong focus on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP). His skills also encompass CASB and MVISION Unified Cloud Edge. Furthermore, he possesses expertise in developing security solutions for virtual environments and is experienced in ethical hacking and penetration testing. His knowledge of Advanced Threat Defense, Data Loss Prevention, and Database Security enhances his capabilities in the field.