Addison Cox
About Addison Cox
Addison Cox is a Security Analyst at Fortress Information Security, specializing in vulnerability management and automation. With previous experience in technical support and network technology, Cox ensures compliance with various security standards and contributes to anti-phishing initiatives.
Work at Fortress Information Security
Addison Cox has been employed at Fortress Information Security as a Security Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring compliance with various standards, including SOC2, Fedramp, and 800-171. He contributes to the organization's anti-phishing and email threat program and is involved in attack surface monitoring and mitigation efforts. Additionally, he serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Tenable, providing expertise in vulnerability management and automation.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current position, Addison Cox worked at OrLANtech, Inc. as a Technical Support Analyst from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he served as a Network Technician at TaylorWorks from 2016 to 2018. His career began at Frontier Communications, where he was a Tier 2 Enterprise Technician from 2014 to 2015. These roles have contributed to his extensive experience in the cybersecurity field.
Education and Expertise
Addison Cox studied Cyber Security at NexGenT, where he achieved the Cyber Security Professional certification in 2021. His education also includes attendance at Seminole State College of Florida from 2008 to 2010. He specializes in vulnerability management and automation, utilizing Python and bash scripting to enhance security measures.
Professional Skills and Specializations
Addison Cox possesses a range of skills relevant to cybersecurity. He specializes in vulnerability management and automation, applying programming languages such as Python and bash scripting to streamline processes. His expertise extends to ensuring compliance with industry standards and contributing to security programs aimed at mitigating threats.