Micah Babinski
About Micah Babinski
Micah Babinski is a Threat Detection Engineer at Zyston LLC, specializing in threat detection and cybersecurity. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Washington and has experience in various roles related to security analysis and GIS.
Work at Zyston
Micah Babinski serves as a Threat Detection Engineer at Zyston LLC, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing detection strategies to identify potential security threats. He actively collaborates with customer security professionals, fostering partnerships built on effective communication and trust. His responsibilities include researching emerging threats and aligning detection logic to adapt to updated techniques.
Education and Expertise
Micah Babinski studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by completing a Cybersecurity Bootcamp at the University of Oregon in 2020, where he focused on Cybersecurity, Networking, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, and Security Operations. His educational background supports his expertise in threat detection and cybersecurity.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role at Zyston, Micah Babinski held various positions in the field of security and GIS. He worked as a Security Analyst at AAA Oregon/Idaho for nine months in 2021-2022, and at Mosaic451 for six months in 2021. His experience also includes roles as a GIS Analyst at CDR Maguire Inc. and the Portland Bureau of Technology Services, as well as a GIS Project Manager at ELYON International. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of security and data analysis.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Micah Babinski has developed a prototype detection relational data model to facilitate a Detection as Code content deployment pipeline. He categorizes detection rules according to the Mitre ATT&CK Framework, which helps organize content and identify gaps in security measures. Additionally, he writes Python tools to automate detection engineering processes and integrates detection and response applications through APIs.
Research and Development in Threat Detection
In his role as a Threat Detection Engineer, Micah Babinski researches both emerging and common threats. He aligns detection logic to effectively catch updated techniques, ensuring that security measures remain relevant and robust. His proactive approach to threat detection contributes to the overall security posture of the organizations he collaborates with.