Digital Protection Expert/Educator/Researcher
Dr. Kellep Charles (@kellepc) is the creator and Executive Editor of SecurityOrb.com (@SecurityOrb), an information security & privacy knowledge-based website with the mission to share and raise awareness of the motives, tools, and tactics of the black-hat community, and provide best practices and countermeasures against malicious events.
Dr. Charles has appeared and made regular contributions to local media outlets such as PGCTV, WPGC 95.5 FM, Politc365.com, WPFW 89.3, and examiner.com to discuss technology, security, and privacy matters.
Dr. Charles works as a government contractor in the Washington, DC area as an Information Security Analyst with over 15 years of experience in the areas of incident response, computer forensics, security assessments, malware analyst, and security operations.
Dr. Charles completed his Doctorate in Cybersecurity at Capitol Technology University with a concentration in Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Human-Computer Interaction Security (HCISec). He also holds a Master of Science in Telecommunication Management from the University of Maryland University College and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University.
He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Capitol Technology University in their Computer Science & Cybersecurity department. His industry certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), National Security Agency – INFOSEC Assessment Methodology (NSA-IAM), and Information Technology Infrastructure Library version 3 (ITILv3) to name a few.
Topics
- Current event in cybersecurity, digital privacy, Internet safety and STEM
- Bitcoin and digital currency
- Deep Web
- Risk and compliance
- Cloud operations and security
- Ethical Hacking
- SCADA Security
- How to break into the cybersecurity field
- Closing the cybersecurity skills gap
- Internet safety for seniors
- Social media security and privacy tips
- Holiday security and privacy tips
Interview and Presentations
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The Tech Show Interview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvFXNEC1kBw
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Phishing and Attacker Techniques – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8uwfa-m5_8
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BNC Interview – STEM – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm5uJQLSMs0mbVGTcvDHLwg
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BNC Interview – Internet Safety for Kids Tips – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHhPnnKpmJ0
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Information on Ransomware via CTV News – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f9k3VXT-Ds&list=FLA6sLPMdbE9mA6ympFolaqA
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SouthEast LinuxFest – Kellep A. Charles – Conducting A Security Assessment – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvTmjsVBV74
- Haiti CyberCon – Kellep A. Charles – Bridging The Cybersecurity Skills Gap – https://www.facebook.com/haiticybercon/videos/409442440182726
- DerbyCon – Kellep Charles Security Vulnerability Assessments Process and best practices – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8xx5KIiv0Q
- BSides Delaware – Kellep Charles – The Security Vulnerability Assessment Process, Best Practices & Challenges – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPJSYntjTNM&t=154s
- CTV Interviews Kellep Charles of SecurityOrb about CyberMonday Safety Tips – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL79y8cz-a0
- CTV Interview about Target Breach on 1/13/2014 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDelcuxaVZk
- Blogger Conference – Kellep Charles – WordPress Security and Privacy Tips
Press Kit
Title
Digital Protection Expert / Educator / Researcher
Short Bio
Dr. Kellep Charles (@kellepc) is the creator and Executive Editor of SecurityOrb.com (@SecurityOrb), an information security & privacy knowledge-based organization and is recognized as one of the foremost experts on cybersecurity, digital privacy, risk, Internet safety, and STEM.
Long Bio
Dr. Kellep Charles (@kellepc) is the creator and Executive Editor of SecurityOrb.com (@SecurityOrb), an information security & privacy knowledge-based organization with the mission to share and raise awareness of the motives, tools, and tactics of the black-hat community, and provide best practices and countermeasures against malicious events.
Dr. Charles has appeared and made regular contributions to local media outlets such as PGCTV, WPGC 95.5 FM, Politc365.com, WPFW 89.3, and examiner.com to discuss Internet safety, security, and privacy matters.
Dr. Charles works as a government contractor in the Washington, DC area as an Information Security Analyst with over 20 years of experience in the areas of incident response, computer forensics, security assessments, malware analyst, and security operations.
Dr. Charles completed his Doctorate in Cybersecurity. He also holds a Master of Science in Telecommunication Management and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University.
He serves as a Computer Science & Cybersecurity Adjunct professor and his industry certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), National Security Agency – INFOSEC Assessment Methodology (NSA-IAM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library version 3 (ITILv3) to name a few.
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Current Projects/Research
- Testing of Vulnerability Scanning Tools
- Digital Privacy Survey: Concerns and Control
- Internet Safety Training Statistic
- Information Security with Machine Learning
Publications
- Charles, K. (2014). Cloud Vulnerability-Scanning Options for Enterprises. USCyberSecurity Magazine (Print and Web).
- Charles, K. (2012). Comparing Enterprise Data Anonymization Techniques. TechTarget Magazine – http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/Comparing-enterprise-data-anonymization-techniques
- Charles, K., (2004). Decoy Systems: A New Player in Network Security and Computer Incident Response. International Journal of Digital Evidence. Winter 2004, Volume 2, Issue 3
Book Reviewer
- Bidgoli, H. (2006). Handbook of Information Security, Threats, Vulnerabilities, Prevention, Detection and Management. Volume 3. John Wiley & Sons.
Booking Request
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Phone:
(240) 880-8947
Social Media:
Twitter: @kellepc | @securityorb
Instagram: @kellepc | @securityorb