Paul Ihme

Paul Ihme is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity field, serving as the Co-Founder and Managing Principal at Soteria - Security Solutions & Advisory since September 2015. Based in the Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area, he has extensive experience in various domains of information technology, particularly in security solutions and advisory services.

Professional Background

Paul Ihme's career spans over 14 years, during which he has held several significant positions:

• Vice President - Active Network Defense Lead at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (March 2015 to August 2015)
• Network Exploitation Analyst at Visionist, Inc. (June 2013 to March 2015)
• Computer Security Incident Response Center Analyst at NetSage (January 2012 to July 2013)
• Cyber Warfare Operator and Computer Programmer in the United States Air Force (2003 to 2013) .135

In addition to his role at Soteria, he has served as a Subject Matter Expert for the Professional Development Institute at (ISC)² from June 2019 to December 2020 .13

Education and Certifications

Paul holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Offensive Computer Security from Eastern Michigan University (2013-2016) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Global Campus (2009-2013). He has also earned several certifications, including:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)²
• GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) from GIAC .135

Expertise and Contributions

Ihme specializes in areas such as computer network exploitation, defense strategies, and security incident response. His work involves developing tailored cybersecurity solutions for clients, translating complex issues into actionable strategies for various stakeholders, including executive leadership and technical teams .245

He is recognized for his ability to lead managed detection and incident response initiatives aimed at preventing cybersecurity intrusions .23