From the oilfields of North Dakota to cybersecurity patent-holder.
Patrick Sofo’s entry into cybersecurity began right out of school as a project manager for a machine learning department at a large financial institution. Tasked with organizing business use cases for data scientists, Patrick found the most intriguing cases came from the internal security department—specifically the SOC. They wanted to classify phishing emails, command and control beacons, and malicious scripts. This sparked Patrick’s interest in using technology to combat cybercriminals, leading him to dive deep into security operations, threat detection, and infosec.
At Huntress, Patrick specializes in SOC workflows, including triage, investigation, incident reporting, orchestration, automated response, and detection technology. His certifications include Security+, AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, and SAFe Certified Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Manager.
But that’s not all. Patrick even holds two US patents for machine learning models that detect cyber threats, showcasing his innovative contributions to the field. See for yourself:
What Patrick loves most about working for Huntress is the team’s unwavering commitment to doing the right thing for partners and the entire security community. “I have seen team members from all areas of Huntress (not just the Security department) spend countless hours late at night and on weekends, going above and beyond to identify threats, reverse engineer malware, get the word out to affected organizations, and so much more,” he says.
Before Huntress, Patrick was a product manager within the internal security department of a large financial institution. His diverse life experiences, including working in an Amazon warehouse and North Dakota oil fields, inspired him to pursue a career in IT.
Outside of work, Patrick enjoys spending time with his AussieDoodle, Theo, hitting the gym, and exploring new restaurants with his wife. He also loves bowling with friends on weekends and maintaining a fitness routine.
Got a favorite cybersecurity tip, Patrick?
“Slow down. The everyday person who gets "hacked" (i.e., socially engineered) is not targeted by sophisticated threat actors. They are simply in a hurry, not paying attention, and they end up clicking a link, opening an attachment, or sharing too much information with someone they shouldn't. Most people who take a minute to slow down can spot an attack unfolding before it goes too far.”
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