Mark Skidmore

Mark Skidmore is a seasoned IT security professional with 14 years of experience, having worked for respected companies in the industry such as Vistorm, HP (now HPE), and DXC Technology.

Currently serving as an incident analyst, Mark specializes in managing major blue-chip accounts that have outsourced their Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to HPE. He leverages his expertise in tools like ArcSight ESM and Logger to detect abnormal or malicious activities in client environments.

Mark's previous roles involved remote management, change control, and troubleshooting of various security technologies, showcasing his comprehensive skill set in the field.

His specialties include certifications like SANS 504 GCIH and Certified Ethical Hacker, alongside proficiency in a range of security tools such as ArcSight ESM, ArcSight Logger, Checkpoint FW-1, McAfee Intrushield IPS, and Bluecoat (BCCPP). This demonstrates his proficiency in handling diverse security challenges.

Additionally, Mark is familiar with a variety of technologies including SIEM, F5 Big-IP (LTM and GTM), Cisco IPS, Juniper SSL, Juniper SRX (Junos), Juniper firewall (Screenos), McAfee Sidewinder firewalls, and Tipping Point, further highlighting his versatile skill set in IT security.

With a background that includes pivotal positions such as Security Incident Analyst L3 at DXC Technology, Security Incident Analyst L3 at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Security Engineer at HP Enterprise Security Services (formerly Vistorm), and Chief Cashier at RBS, Mark Skidmore has established himself as a respected professional in the IT security domain.