Quick To Listen.
Eric Mason once caught a huge python he found in a tree at Thailand's Floating Markets, which tells you everything you need to know about his approach to problems most people avoid. Growing up as the son of a Secret Service agent meant constant moves and quick adaptability, skills that now serve him well in cybersecurity.
The UMGC graduate spends his days translating technical security vulnerabilities into clear explanations of real risk with solid fixes. His father's advice guides his work: "Be slow to speak, slow to anger, and quick to listen."
When he's not helping his clients mitigate risk, Eric is likely lost in learning new guitar songs with his wife, Sami, and their two dogs, Minni and Ella.
- Professional Bio
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Eric joined GBQ in 2021 and utilizes his comprehensive experience to oversee the software technologies for the firm’s Business Technology Solutions department. As a Security Analyst, he plays a vital role in assisting clients with setting realistic goals for remediation and actively contributes to improving their overall security posture, leveraging vulnerability and penetration testing during client engagements to provide an objective view of their environment from a security-focused perspective.
A United States Navy Veteran, Eric has a proven track record of managing complex projects and leading successful teams. During his time as a supervisor with the United States Navy, Eric streamlined operations and led several peer and junior sailors in installing, removing, and maintaining CCOP systems while overseeing and verifying the control, transport, and return of classified hard drives secured for CCOP systems. His efforts and knowledge contributed significantly to mission readiness for the Atlantic Fleet.
While aboard the USS Hurricane, he demonstrated expertise in maintaining and repairing critical systems, ensuring smooth operations and effective communications. In his role as Chief Maintenance Technician with Simba J2 Horn of Africa, Eric revitalized mission capabilities, updated training manuals, and increased productivity by identifying targets of interest and producing key intelligence reports.
Eric’s ability to assess vulnerabilities, recommend remediation strategies, and provide realistic security goals aligns perfectly with GBQ’s commitment to empowering growth through tailored security solutions.
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- Education
- University of Maryland Global Campus, B.S., Cybersecurity & Networking
- Security Technologyies
- Cryptography
- WireShark
- Qualys
- Tenable Nessus
- Acunetix
- Security Scorecard
- Nipper
- AccessiBe
- Incident Response & Forensic Analysis
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