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JOSHUA COCHRAN

Rockford,MI

Summary

Seasoned Cyber Security Manager with a robust history at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, spearheading innovative cyber automation and threat intelligence programs. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership and problem-solving skills, adept in SIEM technologies like Splunk. Proven track record in enhancing enterprise security through strategic initiatives and skilled team development.

Dynamic Cyber Security professional with a proven track record of enhancing organizational integration across CFI, Human Resources, Accounting, and Compliance. Expertise in translating complex security concepts into actionable strategies, ensuring that security measures are seamlessly incorporated into daily operations. Recognized for fostering collaborative environments to address cyber-related incidents impacting all business areas. Career goal focused on driving comprehensive security initiatives that elevate organizational resilience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cyber Security Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Detroit, MI
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed the Cyber Automation Program. Worked with the SOC to automate use cases such as Email Search and Destroy
  • Created Threat Hunting Program for Enterprise
  • Hired and trained new personal for the new Threat Hunting program
  • Formalized Process, Procedures and Metrics for new Threat Hunting Program
  • Created Threat Intelligence Program for Enterprise
  • Hired and on-boarded new team members for Threat Intelligence Program
  • Assisted with evaluating and on-boarding new Threat Intel Platform

Cyber Security Team Lead

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Detroit, MI
04.2019 - 10.2021
  • Directed operations for the Incident Response/Digital Forensic unit.
  • Established digital forensic protocols within the organization.
  • Implemented and standardized the initiation process of E-Discovery services.
  • On-boarded and developed skills of new team members.

Security Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Detroit, MI
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Threat Hunting via QRadar & Splunk
  • Content Creation in QRadar
  • Secondary in Incident Response
  • Primary on Dead Drive Forensics
  • FTK Imager
  • Autopsy for Forensic Analysis
  • Malware Analysis
  • Strings
  • Hybrid Analysis
  • LastLine

IT Security Analyst

Ferris State University
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • I'm currently responsible for the WAF (Web Application Firewall) and Symantec DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
  • I'm also backup support for MDM (Mobile Device Management) and Encryption

IT Application Analyst

Ferris State University
12.2013 - 09.2015
  • I work for the Michigan College of Optometry
  • I support everything with their EMR System Eyecare from screen modification to table updating in the Database
  • My position requires HIPAA and Data Security awareness

Computer Technician

Ferris State University
07.2010 - 12.2013
  • Worked for TAC under the second level service team
  • I was responsible for maintaining computers in the College of Technology, Automotive, Sports Complex and College of Optometry

Computer Technician

Ferris State University
06.2008 - 07.2010
  • Maintained the business office computers, which included being solely responsible for their point of sale system Touchnet and the related hardware
  • Established compatibility with third party software products by developing program for modification and integration
  • Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements

Education

Graduate Certificate - Incident Response/Digital Forensics

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
07.2010

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Product Evaluation
  • Budgeting
  • SIEM
  • LogRhythm
  • QRadar
  • Threat Hunting
  • Splunk
  • Symantec SEP
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Imperva WAF
  • Carbon Black
  • Airwatch MDM
  • Checkpoint FW
  • FTK Imager
  • Autopsy
  • Forensic Imaging
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Cylance
  • Problem Solving
  • Security Incident Assessment
  • Cyber Live Response
  • Cyber Containment
  • Cyber Recovery
  • Hybrid Analysis
  • Malware Reverse Engineering
  • Blue Coat Proxy
  • Mobile Forensic Analysis
  • Cellebrite
  • ZScaler Certified Operator
  • Incident Response
  • Forensics

Certification

  • Graduate Certificate in Incident Response
  • Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) for Mobile Forensics
  • Imperva WAF Training
  • Splunk Training
  • Currently studying for SANS GCFE (Windows Forensic Analysis)

Accomplishments

  • Led on-site FEP audit of BCBSM network environment. I worked with FEP on-site auditors and was able to achieve the results in half the time allotted.
  • Established Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics and Threat Intelligence Program at BCBSM. These new programs have greatly matured BCBSM Cyber Security capabilities.

Timeline

Cyber Security Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
10.2023 - Current

Cyber Security Team Lead

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
04.2019 - 10.2021

Security Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
12.2016 - 10.2017

IT Security Analyst

Ferris State University
09.2015 - 12.2016

IT Application Analyst

Ferris State University
12.2013 - 09.2015

Computer Technician

Ferris State University
07.2010 - 12.2013

Computer Technician

Ferris State University
06.2008 - 07.2010

Graduate Certificate - Incident Response/Digital Forensics

Ferris State University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Ferris State University
JOSHUA COCHRAN