Brittny Thompson
About Brittny Thompson
Brittny Thompson is a Security Analyst at Varonis with a background in federal law enforcement and cybersecurity, holding degrees in Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.
Title and Current Position
Brittny Thompson is currently employed as a Security Analyst at Varonis. She started her tenure at the company in 2024.
Professional Experience in Security and Law Enforcement
Brittny Thompson has an extensive background in both security analysis and federal law enforcement. She previously worked as a Cyber Protection Team Operator for the U.S. Coast Guard for 9 months in Washington, D.C. from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she served as a Security Analyst - Tier 1 at ReliaQuest in Las Vegas, Nevada from 2022 to 2024. She has also held positions at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs Officer), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Correctional Officer), and Paragon Systems Inc (Protective Security Officer). Additionally, her time with the U.S. Coast Guard included roles such as Maritime Enforcement Second Class and Boatswains Mate Third Class.
Educational Background
Brittny Thompson holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from California State University, Long Beach, which she completed in 2011. She further advanced her education with an M.S. in Forensic Sciences from National University, achieved in 2018. In 2022, she completed a Cyber Security Analytics Bootcamp at Fullstack Academy.
Advanced Training and Certifications
To enhance her cybersecurity skills, Brittny Thompson has participated in training programs such as Try Hack Me and Hack The Box. She is currently working on personal projects, including creating a home web server using a Raspberry Pi and learning Python3. She plans to expand her qualifications by enrolling in the Sans Technology Institute's Graduate Certificate course for Incident Response, which includes GIAC Certifications such as FOR500, FOR508, FOR572, and FOR504.
Professional Interests
Brittny Thompson has a strong interest in digital forensics and blue team operations. Her background and education in Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences support her expertise in these areas.