Sean O'Connor — CEO
Sean O’Connor is an information security leader with over 15 years of experience in various security disciplines in both the private and public sectors. He currently serves as the Global Head of the Equinix Threat Analysis Center (ETAC)™, which is comprised of some of the world’s top security experts who identify and analyze emerging threats while developing countermeasures to better protect Equinix and its customers. Sean is a SANS author and instructor for the FOR589: Cybercrime Intelligence course, holds numerous industry certifications, and is frequently invited to speak at conferences. He is passionate about volunteering and providing mentoring opportunities to students and veterans seeking to enter the cybersecurity industry.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in threat intelligence and incident response.
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Experience: 18 yrs
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Forensics
- Threat Intelligence
- Strategic Leadership
- Project Management
- Research Management
- Incident Response
- Threat Management
- Cyber Operations
- Counterterrorism
- Humint
Career Highlights
- Over 15 years of experience in information security.
- Global Head of Equinix Threat Analysis Center.
- SANS author and instructor for Cybercrime Intelligence course.
Work Experience
IT-ISAC
Chairman, Data Center SIG (1 yr 8 mos)
SANS Institute
Author & Instructor (3 yrs 11 mos)
Equinix
Senior Manager, Information Security (4 yrs 4 mos)
KPMG US
Manager, Threat Intelligence & Incident Response (8 mos)
Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group
Research Coordinator (4 yrs 11 mos)
Dell Technologies
Senior Security Researcher (1 yr)
Security Threat Researcher (5 yrs)
Mission Essential
Senior Forensic Investigator - MEDEX (1 yr)
CACI International Inc
Counterintelligence Analyst (1 yr)
US Army
Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Analyst (5 yrs)
Education
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Executive Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at University of Arizona
Associate's degree at Cochise College
