Hello! I’m Aaron Wilkinson, a Cyber Security professional with over 7 years of experience specializing in Cyber Threat Operations.
I’ve built in-house Cyber Incident Response Teams from the ground up, developed strategies and governance plans, and responded to security incidents across global organizations with thousands of employees.
My expertise includes Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting, and Detection Engineering. I’m passionate about creating efficient security solutions, automating processes, and implementing advanced cyber detection methodologies like Detection-as-Code (DaC). I’m always eager to collaborate with skilled professionals to enhance our collective capabilities and strengthen security measures.
Key Areas of Expertise
Incident Response Leadership
Lead response teams through high-stakes security incidents, utilizing strong communication and technical skills to quickly resolve issues and minimize impact.
Vendor + Stakeholder Management
Manage and communicate effectively with vendors and stakeholders to ensure smooth and successful execution of security strategies and processes. security vendor management, stakeholder communication, vendor relationship management
Technical Deep-Dives
Utilize advanced technical skills to analyze and troubleshoot complex security issues, including root cause analysis, reverse engineering, and threat hunting.
Workflow Automation
Design and implement automated workflows to streamline and standardize the Incident Response process, improving operational efficiency. security workflow automation, automated incident response, incident response process improvement
Additional Skills
Skills that set Aaron apart from other Cyber Security professionals.
OSINT Gathering and Analysis
Strong skillset enabling me to gather and analyze “Open Source data wells” to compile timelines and advanced investigations.
SIEM Administration
Skilled at managing and maintaining Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and observability pipelines.
Python Programming
Experience in using Python programming to automate tasks and improve efficiency in Incident Response, OSINT and daily tasks.
Culture Building
Proven ability to create a positive and productive work culture within Cyber Security teams.