Keith Roberts
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity leader with 10 years of managing global programs and high-performing teams. Proven track record in driving Security Operations to enhance organizational efficiency and growth. Adept at transforming business goals into effective processes and solutions. Known for innovative approaches to improving and implementing security systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Manager Global Cyber Incident Response/Threat Hunt Team
Abbott Laboratories
2018.01 - Current
- Directly Manage thirteen L2/L3 Incident Responders across three regions with various skillsets (Incident Handling, DFIR, Triage)
- Global Incident Response Manager for three regions, continuously working with peer teams to provide solutions that will benefit the enterprise
- Oversight function for all aspects of the security incident management process, from initiation to conclusion
- Provide mentorship for team members along with guidance on cybersecurity event handling and technical services needed for cyber incident response investigations including, containment, eradication and remediation activities
- Bridge builder for peer teams and groups outside of cybersecurity
- Primary liaison between tactical and strategic incident command and control for major incidents
- Provide reports to senior leadership to convey impact, origin, root cause, and remediation, communicating the current state of Cybersecurity Operations for senior leadership and above each Monday
- Hosts of weekly status update calls (bridge building) with teams around the enterprise not directly affiliated with Cybersecurity
- Acts as the main intake for Incident Reports that are sent to CISO and above.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Analyst I to Lead
Abbott Laboratories
2015.07 - 2018.08
- Ensured daily IR duties are handled in an efficient manner
- Provided leadership updates on Cyber related Events/Incidents
- Gathered key Incident Response metrics and provided reports to leadership and peer teams
- Coordinated cross team updates on current Cyber threat trends that impact specific verticals
- Delivered weekly updates on Cyber threats and trends pertaining to Abbott
- Developed and maintain meaningful professional relationships with vendors
- Managed program/personnel for Abbott APAC Incident Response (L2/L3)
- Provided awareness to internal analysis and collections teams on changes to the cyber threat landscape and criminal activities.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Incident Response
Sans Technology Institute
Bethesda, MD01.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2018
Skills
- Audit Support
- System Analysis
- Workflow Analysis
- Issue Identification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Report Preparation
- Information Gathering
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- CISSP
- GSOM
- GMON
- GCFA
- GCFE
- GCED
- GCIH
- GNFA
- SECURITY +
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved security gaps which led to a posture enhancement mechanism being implemented
- Collaborated with peer action teams on a weekly basis in the development of relationships across cyber/infrastructure
- Supervised team of 13 (low) 17 (high) staff members.including three regional leads
- Led two CIO award winning teams (2021, 2023)
Timeline
SOC Manager Global Cyber Incident Response/Threat Hunt Team
Abbott Laboratories
2018.01 - Current
Analyst I to Lead
Abbott Laboratories
2015.07 - 2018.08
- CISSP
- GSOM
- GMON
- GCFA
- GCFE
- GCED
- GCIH
- GNFA
- SECURITY +
Graduate Certificate - Incident Response
Sans Technology Institute
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
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