Gary De Mercurio

• Orchestrated Caliber Security Partners' security assessment overhaul, achieving a 50% enhancement in system security posture through strategic policy updates and technology implementations.
• Drove the adoption of a comprehensive digital and physical security strategy at Caliber Security Partners, integrating advanced surveillance and monitoring systems, which reduced overall security incidents by 35%.
• Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to embed security best practices into the development lifecycle, significantly improving product security and customer trust.
• Implemented a cutting-edge incident response plan for multiple partners, reducing detection and response times by over 50% and significantly limiting the impact of security breaches.
• Established a robust security training program for employees, resulting in a 40% decrease in user-related security incidents and fostering a culture of security awareness.
• Negotiated with security vendors to introduce state-of-the-art security solutions while achieving a 20% cost reduction through strategic contract negotiations and optimizations.
• Initiated and mentored a task force focused on emerging security threats, positioning the company as an industry leader in anticipating and combating security breaches.

• Developed and executed Trustwave's comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, significantly mitigating risk and protecting against sophisticated cyber threats across global operations.
• Led the transformation of Trustwave's cybersecurity culture, implementing robust security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks that became benchmarks within the industry.
  Spearheaded strategic security initiatives that reduced cyber incident response times by 40%, enhancing the organization's resilience to cyber attacks.
• Oversaw the integration of cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and practices, resulting in a 30% improvement in threat detection and a 25% reduction in security-related costs.
• Cultivated a strong partnership between IT, business units, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of security measures with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Championed the development and implementation of a global security awareness program, leading to a measurable decrease in phishing susceptibility among employees.
• Directed the negotiation and management of cybersecurity insurance policies, optimizing coverage and minimizing financial impact from potential security breaches.
• Leveraged analytics and threat intelligence to inform security strategy, resulting in the proactive identification and mitigation of emerging cyber risks.

• Spearheaded Coalfire's Enterprise penetration testing and Red Team operations, driving the development of innovative cybersecurity solutions and strategies.
• Led a diverse team of cybersecurity experts, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in addressing complex threats.
• Nurtured key client relationships, ensuring the delivery of customized security solutions that met unique organizational needs and compliance standards.
• Pioneered new cybersecurity service offerings, contributing to significant business growth and positioning the company as a leader in the cybersecurity space.
• Played a pivotal role in talent development and team building, mentoring cybersecurity professionals and enhancing team capabilities and morale.

In my tenure as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft, I honed skills in process optimization and error reduction, which seamlessly translated into my cybersecurity and physical security roles. This experience ingrained in me the importance of identifying vulnerabilities and implementing improvements, principles equally critical in the cybersecurity realm. The analytical rigor and commitment to excellence required in quality engineering have directly informed my approach to securing digital and physical environments, demonstrating that effective security, in any domain, demands meticulous analysis and continuous enhancement.

My aviation experience as a UH-1N pilot and role in building and maintenance in the USMC instilled in me a deep understanding of operational readiness and risk management, critical skills that underpin my approach to cybersecurity and physical security. Navigating complex missions and ensuring the safety of multimillion-dollar aircraft and infrastructure taught me the value of precision, proactive planning, and the imperative of maintaining stringent security protocols. These experiences have been pivotal in shaping my ability to anticipate threats and engineer robust defenses in both the cyber and physical security landscapes, showcasing that the principles of vigilance and thorough preparation are universally applicable across all security domains.

Deputy Sheriff laid the groundwork for my comprehensive understanding of security, blending principles of law enforcement with cybersecurity. This experience sharpened my skills in threat assessment and prevention, directly informing my proactive approach to digital and physical security challenges, emphasizing the importance of an integrated security strategy in an increasingly interconnected world.