Paul Vann

Paul Vann

San Diego, California, United States
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Paul is a seasoned cybersecurity professional, with experience across numerous emerging…

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Experience

  • Validia Graphic

    Validia

    San Francisco Bay Area

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    San Diego Metropolitan Area

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    Orlando, Florida, United States

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    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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    Remote

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    Remote

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    Arlington, Virginia, United States

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    Orlando, Florida Area

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    Arlington, Virginia

Education

  • University of Virginia Graphic

    University of Virginia

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    Activities and Societies: University Judiciary Committee, Computer and Network Security Club, Collegiate Penetration Testing Team, Cyber Collegiate Defense Competition, University Guide Service, Global Markets Group

Courses

  • Computer Organization and Architecture

    CS2501

  • Data Structures and Algorithms

    CS2501

  • Discrete Mathematics

    CS2102

  • Operating Systems

    CS4414

Projects

  • Vehicle Cyber Security Data Matrix

    - Present

    Researched the cyber security of vehicles, and what makes a vehicle cyber secure. I then prepared a data matrix comparing the cyber security of the top five vehicles of 2016. I also prepared a paper explaining why each vehicle received each score, and what a score represented for each vehicle.

  • Black Energy Malware Research

    - Present

    Research on information and data relating to the Black Energy Malware. The black energy malware is a malicious malware being used by Russian attackers to negatively affect the Ukrainian energy sector. My research includes IP addresses, files, aliases, URLs, and more. I also used the data I found to synthesize why they might want to attack the Ukraine energy sector and how the black energy malware was built. The black energy malware was also recently found in a Vermont energy sector company…

    Research on information and data relating to the Black Energy Malware. The black energy malware is a malicious malware being used by Russian attackers to negatively affect the Ukrainian energy sector. My research includes IP addresses, files, aliases, URLs, and more. I also used the data I found to synthesize why they might want to attack the Ukraine energy sector and how the black energy malware was built. The black energy malware was also recently found in a Vermont energy sector company which pushed me to perform more research into the malware.

  • Cyber Vulnerabilities of US Pipeline Systems

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    A compilation of research, data, and information on the cyber vulnerabilities of the pipeline systems in the United States and how to prevent cyber attacks against the energy sector. I presented my data at BSides Charm Cyber Security conference and Thotcon, a cyber security conference in Chicago.

  • NSA Honey Pot

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    I programmed a fake NSA login portal using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and used it as a Honey Pot to attract malicious attackers and gather metrics from the attacks. I presented my research at DerbyCon 2015.

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Honors & Awards

  • Recognized in Time Edge Magazine

    Time Edge

    Recognized as a Cyber Security Leader in a Time Edge Magazine in May, 2017. Recognized for being a CEO of a cyber security firm and for speaking at cyber security conferences around the country

  • Accepted to Speak At RFS Conference

    Raytheon Foreground Security

    Accepted to speak about my research on the Black Energy Malware at Raytheon-Foreground Security Conference

  • Recognized in the Christian Science Monitor's Passcode

    Christian Science Monitor

    Recognized as one of the top 15 cyber security teenagers in the country by the Christian Science Monitor, for my work and research in the cyber security field/industry.

  • Accepted to Speak at BSides Charm

    BSides Charm

    Accepted to give a talk on recent research and data I had put together on the vulnerabilities of US Pipeline Systems and how to prevent the threats that are affecting the energy sector.

  • Accepted to Speak at ThotCon

    Thot Con

    Accepted to speak at ThotCon Cyber Security Conference on the cyber security vulnerabilities in the United States Energy Sector.

  • Accepted to Speak at Derby Con

    Derby Con

    Accepted to give a talk on my NSA Login Portal Honey Pot, and to present the data that I found.

Organizations

  • Computer and Network Security Club

    Server Administrator

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    A member and administrator in the computer and network security (CNS) club of UVA. As an administrator I work on managing our servers for competitions and for exercises during meetings. As an officer I also speak at club meetings, teaching topics such as malware analysis and threat intelligence.

  • University Judiciary Committee

    First Year Judge

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    At the University of Virginia I have served as a first year judge, with the goal to keep UVA grounds a safe, respected, and free environment.

  • Boy Scouts of America

    Patrol Leader, Instructor, Historian, and Den Chief

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    Eagle Scout of troop 1422. As a member of the Boy Scouts of America, I have served many leadership positions within my troop, and my patrol. I have served as a patrol leader, guiding my patrol in the right direction and leading when we were camping. As Instructor I guided the entire troop and helped younger scouts achieve higher ranks.

  • Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition

    Team Member

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    As a first year member of UVA's Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) team, I have gained expertise in skills such as credential spraying, and writing penetration testing reports, while also increasing my skillset in penetration testing and surrounding skills. As a member of the team I helped prepare our report which earned us first place in our region and a spot at regionals, and have also helped create playbooks to streamline our penetration testing process.

  • Key Club

    President and Founder

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    At Riverbend High School, I founded a Key Club and currently act as the president. In Key Club we serve other people and organizations in need of volunteers to help with events, activities, etc. in the community.

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