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Thomas Marsland
Thomas Marsland
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Thomas Marsland

Thomas Marsland is a cybersecurity leader with a focus on designing systems and processes that embrace security at their foundations, while protecting scalability and minimizing technical debt. He enjoys working on problems in operations and technology, delivering value to organizations with a mission-focused mindset. A 22-year veteran of the United States Navy, his work history includes nuclear power, IT, cybersecurity, and executive leadership in the cybersecurity and technology fields, including for the US Navy and Cloud Range. In his spare time, he leads VetSec, a 501c3 with the mission to help veterans find cybersecurity careers. Originally from Port Ludlow, WA, Tom currently resides in Ravensdale, WA with his wife and children.
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Analyzing security incidents

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the ability to not only respond to but also thoroughly analyze security incidents is paramount. This analysis is crucial for understanding how breaches occur, the extent of their impact, and the effectiveness of the response deployed. This section is designed to guide organizations through the intricate process of dissecting and learning from cybersecurity events to fortify their defenses against future threats.

The importance of incident analysis

The post-mortem analysis of a security incident is a critical step that goes beyond immediate containment and eradication efforts. It provides deep insights into threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), revealing vulnerabilities within the organization’s security posture. This analysis is fundamental to identifying the root causes of incidents, preventing recurrence, and enhancing the organization’s resilience to new and evolving...

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Published in: Apr 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781835089842

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Thomas Marsland

Thomas Marsland is a cybersecurity leader with a focus on designing systems and processes that embrace security at their foundations, while protecting scalability and minimizing technical debt. He enjoys working on problems in operations and technology, delivering value to organizations with a mission-focused mindset. A 22-year veteran of the United States Navy, his work history includes nuclear power, IT, cybersecurity, and executive leadership in the cybersecurity and technology fields, including for the US Navy and Cloud Range. In his spare time, he leads VetSec, a 501c3 with the mission to help veterans find cybersecurity careers. Originally from Port Ludlow, WA, Tom currently resides in Ravensdale, WA with his wife and children.
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