Mack Staples

Current

Web Application Security Consultant at Idea Information Security

Past

Lead Programmer at Rogue Forums Project, University of Advancing Technology
Mac Specialist at Apple, Inc
Software Quality Technician at MPulse Software

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Education

University of Advancing Technology
Umpqua Community College

Connections

45 connections

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Websites

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Mack Staples’s Summary

Web application security consultant and researcher working for Idea Information Security. Experience in penetration testing, web application testing, and impact analysis.

Mack Staples’s Specialties:

Web application security assessment, manual and automated testing, WebInspect, Burp Suite, WebScarab, customer relations, spanish, technical writing, technical editing

Mack Staples’s Experience

Web Application Security Consultant

Idea Information Security

(Computer & Network Security industry)

February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)

• Assessed large-scale companies for regulatory compliance
• Tested both physical and network security
• Tested web application security extensively
• Created deliverable report for clients regarding security findings
• Reviewed sites built using: Java, ASP, .NET, PHP, Oracle, MSSSQL, MySQL
• Developed clear and concise new report templates
• Trained and Managed web application security testers
• Handled difficult customers and salvaged contracts
Lead Programmer

Rogue Forums Project, University of Advancing Technology

(Higher Education industry)

August 2007 — March 2008 (8 months)

· Developed new code that modifies phpBB (v3, RC7)
· Programmed and tested safe and secure code
· Created MODs included post-based voting system, and registration system customization
· Modified templates to accommodate custom message board MODs
Mac Specialist

Apple, Inc

(Computer & Network Security industry)

March 2006 — September 2006 (7 months)

· Provided point-of-sale demonstrations
· Interacted closely with customers, including personal, education and corporate users
· Determined clients needs based on usage information provided
Software Quality Technician

MPulse Software

(Computer & Network Security industry)

June 2004 — November 2004 (6 months)

· Designed and ran software test plans
· Alpha- and beta-tested in-development software
· Translated software to Spanish
· Fixed bugs in C# code in software product

Mack Staples’s Education

University of Advancing Technology

Bachelor of Computer Science , Network Security , 2005 — 2008
Umpqua Community College

Associates , Computer Information Systems , 2003 — 2005