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DAVID HURSTON
1002 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75026
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SPECIALIST
Insightful, results-driven IT professional with notable success directing a broad range of corporate
IT security initiatives while participating in planning, analysis, and implementation of solutions in
support of business objectives. Excel at providing comprehensive secure network design, systems
analysis, and full life cycle project management. Hands-on experience leading all stages of
system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and
support. Outstanding project and program leader; able to coordinate and direct all phases of
project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and guiding teams.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Network and Systems Security
• Research and Development
• Regulatory Adherence
• Cost Benefits Analysis
• Policy Planning / Implementation
• Data Integrity / Disaster Recovery
• Risk Assessment / Impact Analysis
• Contingency Planning
• Technical Specifications Development
• Team and Project Leadership
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX), Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Linux (Red Hat,
Yellow Dog), Sun SPARC, Mac OS, VM/370, OS2 Warp
Networking: TCP/IP, Novell, DECnet, Banyan, ISO/OSI, IPX/SPX, SNA, SMS/SQL,
Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, VPN, SSH, SecureID, PGP, PKI, HIPAA, CFR-11
Languages: UNIX Shell Scripting, C, HTML, Java, JavaScript, PHP
Tools: LAN Manager, ISS RealSecure, Checkpoint Firewall, Norton Firewall and
Ghost, McAfee/Norton Virus Protection Utilities, HP OpenView, Network Flight
Recorder, IBM Tivoli, Tripwire, Snort, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Outlook), FrontPage
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, Dallas, Texas
Information Security Analyst, 2006 – Present
Recruited to establish enterprise-wide information-security program; oversee companywide
efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems. Design and implement security processes
and procedures and perform cost benefit analysis on all recommended strategies; manage
security budget of $1.1 million. Collaborate with external auditors to conduct in-depth
compliance audits and penetration testing, presenting results to senior management. Develop
curricula and facilitate awareness training. Supervise daily activities of Computer Security
Assistant and Internet Administrator.
Key Achievements:
Instrumental in developing and implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
(BCP & DRP) Plans for corporate sites throughout Texas, Ohio and Canada.
Spearheaded creation of four new information-security departments: Risk Assessment,
Vulnerability, Penetration Testing, and Security Engineering services.
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