Adam Lumsden, Cism, Casp, Ceh
About Adam Lumsden, Cism, Casp, Ceh
Adam Lumsden is a Cloud Security Analyst with extensive experience in cybersecurity roles across various organizations. He has a strong background in risk management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response, complemented by a Master's degree in Cyber Security.
Work at Insight Global
Adam Lumsden currently serves as a Cloud Security Analyst at Insight Global. He has been in this role since 2022, working remotely. In this position, he supports a contract for Microsoft, focusing on cloud security initiatives. His responsibilities include vulnerability management, ensuring compliance, and providing assurance from both internal and external perspectives.
Education and Expertise
Adam Lumsden holds a Master of Science in Cyber Security with a concentration in IT Management from Southern New Hampshire University, where he studied from 2021 to 2024. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Massachusetts Boston, completing his studies from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he has pursued further education in Information Technology at American Military University.
Background
Adam Lumsden has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and information technology. He began his career in the US Marine Corps as a Supply Administration and Logistics Specialist. He has held various roles, including Information Security Analyst at Apex Systems, Senior IT Security Operations Analyst at The IRONMAN Group, and Information Systems Security Engineer at KMS Solutions, LLC. His experience spans multiple states, including Massachusetts, Florida, and Rhode Island.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Adam Lumsden has developed and managed risk-based cybersecurity programs as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for a small privately owned business. He has conducted comprehensive risk assessments on third-party vendors and suppliers, analyzed overall risk, and recommended remediations to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities. His work includes vulnerability management, focusing on scanning, triaging, and remediation of application vulnerabilities.
Current Learning and Development
In addition to his professional roles, Adam Lumsden is actively learning web application penetration testing and bug bounty hunting in his free time. He is also acquiring skills in front-end web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, to enhance his technical capabilities in the cybersecurity field.