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TOPHER TEBOW
CYBER SECURITY EXPERT
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I began dabbling with server administration, and website design, in high school. Nine years ago, I began working more heavily in website technology fields. I started this journey simply answering customer support calls for web hosting services, and quickly discovered my love of website design by direct coding. As I progressed in my career, I began to focus on identifying and removing malware, and eventually took a position as a security analyst at SiteLock. In my time at SiteLock, I have grown a great deal in this area, and am ready to step up to new challenges.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Cyber Security Analyst
Acronis
Tempe, AZ
In my role at Acronis, I wear a number of hats. My primary focus is on monitoring specific malware families, and writing detection rules for any new variations that are found. Another major focus for me is in building community efforts toward combatting emerging threats, whether that is new malware, malicious actors, or phishing campaigns. I am also responsible for our weekly news digest and videos, and responding to media requests in a timely fashion.
Manager, Web Security Research
SiteLock
Scottsdale, AZ
In my time at SiteLock, I began by identifying and removing malware from websites. I started building tools to streamline processes, and digging deeper into malware behavior and origins. This led me to to join, and eventually lead, the Research team, where I analyze malware, write clean signatures, and assist our Marketing department in communicating our findings to internal and external sources. Being a leader on the Research team has landed with me managing the team. In this role, I have trained several new analysts, and split the team into a malware definitions team, and a threat reasearch team. This has enabled us to focus on thought leadership, dig deeper into the malware and vulnerabilities we find, and work on automation and machine learning.
Hosting Support
Go Daddy
Gilbert, AZ
I assisted customers with issues that may arise in their shared hosting accounts, as well as working the telephone, support ticket, and server support queues as needed. In my time as a Chat Support representative, I have used multiple chat applications to assist customers with everything from basic account maintenance, to creative problem solving as needed.
Server Administrator
Terra Del Sol
Portland, OR
At Terra Del Sol, I maintained the server and client management system. I also managed the company website, and provided desktop support as needed.
SKILLS
| Skill | Level of 10 |
|---|---|
| Malware Analysis | • • • • • • • |
| LAMP Administration | • • • • • • • • |
| PHP | • • • • • • • |
| JavaScript | • • • • • |
| Perl | • • • • • |
| Python | • • • • • |
| MySQL | • • • • • • • |
| Regex | • • • • • • • |
| WordPress | • • • • • • • • |
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Technical Director
Hillsong Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
I run the creative team during events, and troubleshoot software, computer, lighting, and audio systems when issues arise.
Director of Things
Just Be Love Project
Phoenix, AZ
I built the website, and manage the server that the website is housed on. I provide other technical services as needed for administration and project events.
EDUCATION
Certificate - Film Prodcuction with a focus on Sound Design
Film Production
Scottsdale School of Film & Theater
In my time at SSFT, I studied all aspects of film and television production, from scriptwriting and pre-production, to crew positions on set, and the post-production process.
PUBLICATIONS
Published Articles
Securing Healthcare Data in a COVID World
2020-09-01 Security Boulevard Article | Wayback Archive
The 2019 Database Gold Rush
2019-08-08 SiteLock Blog Article | Wayback Archive
The WordPress of the Future
2018-12-28 SiteLock Blog Article | Wayback Archive
When a Good Thing Goes Bad – How Vulnerabilities Were Intentionally Built Into pipdig
2018-04-06 SiteLock Blog Article | Wayback Archive
Malware: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
2017-06-02 Infosec Island Article | Wayback Archive
Contributed Content
Acronis Cyber Readiness Report: Pandemic reveals cybersecurity gaps, need for new solutions
2020-09-09 Acronis Blog Article | Report | Wayback Archive (Article) | Wayback Archive (Report)
VMBlog Expert Interview: Topher Tebow of Acronis Reveals Findings from their 2020 MSP Cybersecurity Readiness Survey
2020-06-09 VMBlog Article | Wayback Archive
Coronavirus crisis: Online church services attacked by hackers using child pornography
2020-05-16 Fox News Article | Wayback Archive
Expert Advice During World Password Day 2020
2020-05-07 VMBlog Article | Wayback Archive
7 Steps to Web App Security
2019-09-03 Dark Reading Article | Wayback Archive