Computer & Network Security Consultant
Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area
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- Consultant at Deaddrop Associates (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Security Engineer at Berbee Information Networks
- Systems Manager at Northrop Grumman
- Lab Manager at TRW
- Member Technical Staff at TRW
- Member Technical Staff at McDonnell Douglas
- Member Technical Staff at Rockwell International
- Member Technical Staff at Hughes Aircraft
- Member Technical Staff at Martin Marietta
- Member Technical Staff at Lockheed (Skunk Works)
- Computer Lab Support at California State University, Fullerton
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Lynda L True’s Summary
I worked for many years in the defense industry. I took a position with a well-respected Information and Technology Services company, Berbee Information Networks (a CDW Company) for a few months in early 2007. It provided me with an interesting perspective on the commercial world. I was able to use my extensive background in computer and network security as a member of the security assessment team.
I am currently enjoying the retired life, but take occasional opportunities to stretch my knowledge and skills.
Lynda L True’s Specialties:
Wide range of technical expertise, and able to present results of vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in a manner acceptable to CIO/CEO teams, while conveying meaningful data to the technical teams that need to respond to any issues.
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Lynda L True’s Experience
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Consultant
Deaddrop Associates (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer & Network Security industry)
January 2000 — Present (9 years 11 months)
Computer and network security. Write code, perform vulnerability assessments, provide guidance in assembling security plans and procedures for various sized companies.
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Security Engineer
Berbee Information Networks
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2007 — July 2007 (7 months)
I worked for Berbee Information Networks (Berbee was acquired by CDW) for about six months as a consultant, and a member of the security assessment team.
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Systems Manager
Northrop Grumman
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NOC; Defense & Space industry)
December 2002 — January 2006 (3 years 2 months)
TRW was acquired by Northrop Grumman on December 12, 2002.
After acquisition, I worked on a specific project, providing management support in procurement, hiring, and providing technical support and expertise in managing a mixed and complex environment of computers and operating systems. I was also the ISSO (Information Systems Security Officer), responsible for writing security plans, and managing adherence to specific customer guidlines, as well as the broader requirements of DCID 6/3 (used for Sensitive Compartmented Information style classified areas), and other government requirements.
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Lab Manager
TRW
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TRW; Defense & Space industry)
June 1996 — December 2002 (6 years 7 months)
Created and managed a multiple purpose computer facility. Managed and performed on multiple small contracts in the field of computer security, ranging from vulnerability and risk assessments to penetration tests. Performed research and development in computer security with a small team of professionals, working with open source and commercial tools. Co-author of the Information Security Handbook (written in 2000), used and referenced by various segments of the the corporation.
Managed various small groups of newly hired college students, creating small, meaningful work assignments as an introduction to the corporate culture, while they were awaiting security clearances. -
Member Technical Staff
TRW
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; trw; Defense & Space industry)
March 1990 — December 2002 (12 years 10 months)
Held multiple positions over the years, from participation in proposal efforts to managing and participating in a group of information security professionals, working on small contracts with various government and private companies.
Worked on various Internal Research and Development (IR&D) projects, from planning and scheduling to network and computer security. Managed multiple small groups in these efforts, providing guidance and mentoring while accomplishing the objectives of these efforts. -
Member Technical Staff
McDonnell Douglas
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)
July 1989 — March 1990 (9 months)
Responsible for software development and design for the Sensor Adaptive Resource Planner (SARP), which includes tools for a real time blackboard, interfaces to expert system shells, simple neural net software, and design and test of some common learning algorithms. A database and simulation for threat detection and analysis were under development at the time I left.
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Member Technical Staff
Rockwell International
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)
January 1989 — July 1989 (7 months)
Responsible for creation of AI software for an IR&D project known as Satellite Controller. This software included a scheduler, two specialists (one for power and one for propulsion), and a limited planner.
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Member Technical Staff
Hughes Aircraft
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; gmh; Defense & Space industry)
October 1986 — January 1989 (2 years 4 months)
Support for various projects including Multi Spectral Analysis. Created a user interface for naive users of the Pixar. Worked on the user interface portion of SCORPIUS (Strategic Computing Object Directed Reconnaissance Parallel Processing Image Understanding System) for the Symbolics (a LISP Machine).
Worked on the Artificial Intelligence approach to resource allocation for the Kinetic Energy Weapons (KEW) portion of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) at Martin Marietta from Jan. 1986 to Jun. 1986. Created a Blackboard architecture modeled on the Hearsay III architecture, and used Steamer like graphics and editors for the simulation to represent that architecture. The end product used knowledge sources that approximated experts for target and threat management, and for platform allocation. -
Member Technical Staff
Martin Marietta
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)
September 1985 — September 1986 (1 year 1 month)
Worked on A Simulation based Tutor/Advisor/Reasoner (ASTAR) from Sep. 1985 to Jan. 1986. Modified the STEAMER package for usage by ASTAR (color graphics and simulation on the Symbolics computer), and updated the STEAMER Graphics Editor for ASTAR. Worked on a Load Priority List Maintenance system for the Power Management portion of the Space Station from Jun 1986 to Sep 1986.
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Member Technical Staff
Lockheed (Skunk Works)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)
April 1982 — September 1985 (3 years 6 months)
Did research on expert systems as applied to the pilot/cockpit interface, and related problems pertaining to learning from examples and rule/database construction. Worked in the area of Advanced Cockpit Displays and simulations.
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Computer Lab Support
California State University, Fullerton
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)
June 1980 — September 1980 (4 months)
Provided support and testing during the summer, while a student at CSUF.
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Lynda L True’s Interests:
Internet Protocols, IPv6, Computer Security, Gardening, Artificial Intelligence
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