Meet Aaron!
Hi, I’m Aaron!
I originally grew up in South Florida and have built my career around Cybersecurity and Service.
I recently achieved my CISSP this year, which was a huge hallmark achievement.
I am also extremely active in the local Atlanta Cybersecurity scene and have dedicated most of my spare time to enabling others in their careers.
Tell us a surprising fact about yourself…
I was once very briefly a DJ, and have played 3 different instruments in the past, including being in 2 different marching bands.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Give me the powers of Statics Shock, the ability to control electricity!
What are some things you enjoy doing outside of work?
I enjoy a variety of hobbies which include video games and car meets, as well as travel.
And of course, who doesn’t love sleep?
Tell us about your role at Rhymetec…
I was hired in February and work as a Cloud Security Compliance Analyst; my responsibilities include driving compliance programs to maturity and preparing them for audits.
I also perform audits here and offer our clients insight into the Cybersecurity Industry based on my knowledge and experience.
Why did you pursue a career in the cybersecurity industry?
I always knew I wanted to be in Cybersecurity since I was 14 and moved out of state to pursue my career.
I have the natural aptitude and gifts for cybersecurity related principles and I feel confident every day because I am doing what I love, and just happen to be pretty good at it, so I’ve been told.
What is your favorite part about working at Rhymetec, or in the cybersecurity industry?
I love the team that Rhymetec has built, I can honestly say that this is one of the best and most supportive environments I have ever worked in.
We don’t have personality conflicts since Rhymetec prioritizes not only technical aptitude but personality traits to build a strong culture.
What is your favorite quote or the best advice you have ever received?
“There is no losing, either you win, or you learn, and try again”.
From a security or compliance perspective, what advice would you give to a potential client or SaaS business?
Rhymetec clients receive benefits beyond just Compliance Attestation for Trust Certifications (Such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001).
Though this is important and drives value and revenue for every business, there are other benefits that should also be recognized.
Ultimately, there is a huge misconception that “Security” and “Compliance” are equivalent and this is simply not true; Rhymetec addresses this divergence with our blended offerings which simultaneously educate our clients on best practices and industry standards while providing easy to understand guidance to help promote security awareness.
Between all our staff we employ decades of expertise from a wide range of backgrounds within the cybersecurity industry that contributes to our unique insight and ability to protect our clients’ businesses from cyber risk.
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