Profile of ACR
Arnel
Carrido Reyes, or fondly known as Master ACR, is a recognized security
specialist with more than 15 years of industry experience. ACR leads an army of
Ethical Hackers and IT Security Consultants.
ACR has held various management positions. To date, he has served as Penetration Testing Director, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), IT Security Director and Enterprise Security Solutions Architect specializing in network and
systems security. ACR is a leading systems and security consultant for many
international companies and government organizations. ACR spearheaded various
security assessment, security control testing, vulnerability assessment and
penetration testing engagements worldwide for banks, high end hospitals,
multinational corporations, government organizations including military agencies
and departments in the Middle East and in Asia.
ACR holds multiple international certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH),
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
(CHFI), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified
Information Technology Professional (MCITP) for Server Administrator (MCITP∫SA)
& Enterprise Administrator (MCITP∫EA) & Database Administrator (MCITP∫DBA),
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT-MASTER),
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Cisco Certified Network
Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security),
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Specialist (CIPSS), Cisco Internetwork
Operating System Security Specialist (CIOSSS), Cisco Firewall Security
Specialist (CFWSS), Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances Specialist (CASAS), Cisco
Virtual Private Network Security Specialist (CVPNSS), Cisco Certified Network
Professional Security (CCNP Security), Tripwire Certified Partner Sales
Professional (TWCPSP) QualysGuard Certified Specialist (QGCS), FireEye Certified
Systems Engineer (FSE), Master in Security Analytics etc.
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security
Systems (CNSS) recognized that ACR satisfied the Cisco security requirements for
the CNSS 4011 and CNSS 4013 advanced training standard. ACR's IT professional
security certifications provide him with the required training for network
security professional to assist federal agencies and private sector entities to
protect their information and aid in the defense of the nation's vital
information resources.
ACR has also developed various security systems, computer compliance
auditor/surveillance system, web-based applications, and accounting software.
ACR is a prolific writer, having authored policies and procedures for the
companies that he has worked with which continue to be implemented until now. He
continues to create policies and procedures that help efficient management and
operations in the company he is presently with.
ACR's consulting and training undertakings cover specializing in Cyber Crime
Investigations & Forensics, ISO 27001 & 27002, BS 25999 (BCP), PCI Compliance,
Information Security (ISMS), Data Protection & Loss Prevention, Vulnerability
Assessment, Systems/Network Penetration Testing, Risk/Threat Analysis (BIA),
Compliance Testing, Security Information Event Management (SIEM), Security
Expert Advisor and secure infrastructure design. His expertise include FIM, GRC,
DMZ firewalls, Secure VPNs, EAP/TLS, PEAP, SSL, PKI, Smart Cards, Biometrics,
IPSEC, IDS & IPS, Vulnerability Scanners, AV, Honeypots, Audits, filtering
policies, multi-layer encrypted file systems, patch management and deployments.
Moreover, ACR develops customized and blended security strategies.
ACR’s wide range of all product experience has helped develop his overall
systems security knowledge. ACR has a passion for tracing malicious hackers in
pursuit of which he has had to grapple with issues, which are inextricably
entwined in meeting the everyday challenges of information systems security.
ACR is a BS Computer Science degree holder. His diploma was not enough to quench
his thirst for knowledge, particularly on various technologies, so he took
trainings, seminars and workshops on Unix/Linux, Microsoft, Cisco and
Information Security.
ACR is a firm believer of, “Human knowledge belongs to the world.” He is
determined to give all he can to the world.
He developed a security website that provides extensive information for the
public on all defense-in-depth aspects, including countermeasure for cybercrime
and terrorism, among others.
The web site “Security-Science
-- www.security-science.com”
offers global security education and awareness towards safety living!
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
May 2015 Information Security Bootcamp
Topic: Security Architecture Assessment
Seoul, Korea
March 2015 National Cyber Security Forum
Topic: Offensive Security Targeting the Military and Government
Jakarta, Indonesia
November 2012 Enterprise IT Risk Management & Mitigation
Topic: Cyber Crime & Investigation
Kuwait City, Kuwait
August 2008 Information Security Awareness
Topic: Hacking Defense & Countermeasure
Bicol, Philippines
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS
| DATE | LOCATION | EVENT | TITLE | DOWNLOAD |
| 2010-08-08 | Bicol, Philippines | Information Security Awareness | Hacking Defense & Countermeasures | PPT | RAR |
| 2012-11-12 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | Enterprise IT Risk Management & Mitigation | Cyber Crime & Investigation | PPT | RAR |