Frank Dwyer
About Frank Dwyer
Frank Dwyer is a Senior Security Engineer at URBN, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in information technology and security, with previous roles at HouseMaster, Freedom Credit Union, and Elodrive GmbH.
Current Role at URBN
Frank Dwyer has been serving as a Senior Security Engineer at URBN since 2019. In this role, he leads incident response efforts and works on enhancing the organization's security posture through red team exercises. His responsibilities include participating in the budget process to implement effective security solutions. Dwyer operates within the Greater Philadelphia Area, contributing to the security of multiple brands under the URBN umbrella, including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Before joining URBN, Frank Dwyer held various positions in information technology. He worked at HouseMaster as the Director of Information Technology from 2012 to 2013. He also served as the Network Manager at Freedom Credit Union from 2013 to 2019. Dwyer was the IT Manager at Brown & Brown for one year in 2011 and worked as the Manager of Information Systems at Elodrive GmbH from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he was a Network Administrator at Almo Corporation from 2008 to 2011.
Educational Background and Certifications
Frank Dwyer has a strong educational background in information technology. He studied at Bucks County Community College, where he focused on Information Technology and achieved a certification in Computer Networking. He furthered his education at SANS Technology Institute, earning the SEC501 certification. Dwyer also studied at EC-Council University, achieving the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) designation. His training includes VMware's vSphere Fast Track, where he earned the VCP certification, and he completed Microsoft training for Windows Server, achieving the MCP certification.
Security Expertise and Achievements
Frank Dwyer has extensive experience in security, particularly in regulated environments. He has worked with compliance standards such as SOX, HIPAA, FISMA, GLBA, and PCI. Dwyer has a proven track record of improving detection capabilities and reducing response times to lower security incidents. He has also demonstrated expertise in enabling and securing remote workforce environments, which is increasingly important in today's digital landscape.