Program Manager (Defensive Cyber Operations)

As a Program Manager and Senior Security Engineer, Eric Peterson manages the development and operation of a large-scale security incident and event management (SIEM) platform ingesting billions of cyber events daily. Eric is responsible for the delivery of security automation and orchestration functions to DoD clients, to optimize the performance and effectiveness of security operations centers (SOC) to meet emerging defensive cyber operations (DCO) requirements.

In addition to designing and developing DCO platforms, Eric has been on the frontlines leading high-impact, high-visibility cyber investigations providing DoD Senior leaders with reporting based on deep technical analysis. Additionally, Eric has designed and implemented workforce development programs to assist clients in training DCO analysts on technical disciplines in digital forensic and incident response (DFIR). Eric regularly participates in technical interchanges with Service Cyber Components, Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSSPs), and JFHQ-DODIN, and is a recognized expert in conducting network security forensics on DoD networks.

Prior to joining BreakPoint Labs, Eric led a Network Defense Team conducting 24x7x365 security operations to detect anomalous and/or malicious activity on DoD unclassified and classified networks. Eric and his Team implemented high-fidelity signature and anomaly-based detection mechanisms, resulting in the detection, analysis, and reporting of hundreds of incidents annually.

Eric has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and holds several professional certifications, including CISSP, GCIA, CEH, MCSA, and Security+.

Program Manager (Cyber Red Team & Threat Emulation)

Since joining BreakPoint Labs in 2015, Zack Meyers has led Cyber Red Team operations in emulating threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to demonstrate security risks in high-value assets. As a Program Manager providing direct support to a certified and accredited DoD Cyber Red Team, Zack spearheaded the attainment of a unique certification from the National Security Agency (NSA) for a DoD client to conduct red team activities, including external (remote), internal (local), web application, wireless, physical, and social engineering engagements. Zack is instrumental in managing and executing key red team processes, including mission planning, rules of engagement (ROE) development, mission execution, and activity logging standards, as well as providing high-value deliverables, such as senior leader presentations and detailed technical reports.

Zack is a primary contributor to BreakPoint Labs’ penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for DoD, Federal, and commercial clients, and manages daily operations and technical expertise across various offensive security testing services.

Prior to joining BreakPoint Labs, Zack was a key member of a Penetration Testing Team responsible for assessing vulnerabilities of public-facing infrastructure and web applications across a large-scale, enterprise DoD network. Zack led the identification and footprint of vulnerable systems when real-time threats or high-priority vulnerabilities emerged in the wild.

Zack has a Master’s Degree in Cyber and Information Security, a Bachelor’s Degree in E-business and Marketing, and currently has several professional cybersecurity certifications, including OSCP, CISSP, PMP, RTJC, RTAC, GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, GICSP, GRID, GAWN, CEH, and Security+.

Program Manager (Risk & Security Control Assessments)

Elizabeth Noll serves as a Program Manager responsible for cyber risk and security control assessments, helping clients navigate the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ultimately attain the Authority to Operate (ATO). Elizabeth manages Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities for a DoD client in supporting the creation and maintenance of high-quality authorization packages demonstrating compliance with technical, management, and operational security controls. Elizabeth has led large-scale assessment teams performing 120+ on-site security assessments annually, including outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS) locations.

In addition to her Program Manager responsibilities, Elizabeth serves as BreakPoint Labs’ Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) ensuring corporate compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and administering daily activities in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Elizabeth is also the Chair of BreakPoint Labs’ Engineering Process Group (EPG) driving, implementing, and evaluating processes for corporate-wide implementation.

Prior to joining BeakPoint Labs, Ms. Noll was a Deputy Program Manager at Parsons Corporation where she performed monitoring and control activities for 15+ projects and a workforce of 50+ cybersecurity professionals. Previously, Elizabeth was a civilian at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) (now Naval Information Warfare Center) where she provided budgetary planning and sustainment activities for on-site security assessments of DoD RDT&E networks.

Elizabeth is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and CMMI Associate and Appraisal Team Member (ATM).

Program Manager (Zero Trust)

Sonny Wink serves as a Program Manager responsible for the delivery of Zero Trust services and overall contract performance for a Federal client. In this capacity, Sonny manages technical assessments of high-value assets, provides a broad range of technology expertise, and supports the independent oversight of the Zero Trust requirements. Working closely with Federal clients and system stakeholders, Sonny provides prioritized recommendations to reduce cyber exposure and offers technical advice to advance the adoption and implementation of Zero Trust cybersecurity principles.

Since he began at BreakPoint Labs in 2016, Sonny has led a technical workforce conducting enterprise-level vulnerability scanning and management, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and insider threat user activity monitoring (UAM) functions supporting a DoD cybersecurity service provider (CSSP). Sonny, in concert with a technically proficient workforce, manages large-scale, multi-tenant implementations of several commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) tools, including DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS – Tenable SecurityCenter and Nessus), Endpoint Security Solution (ESS – Trellix ePO), Automated Continuous Endpoint Monitoring (ACEM – Tanium), Comply-to-Connect (C2C – Forescout and Cisco ISE), in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. Sonny is a recognized expert in DoD cybersecurity assessment methodologies and has successfully provided technical leadership to six DoD CSSP evaluations.

Prior to joining BreakPoint Labs, Sonny provided cybersecurity services to cleared defense contractors (CDCs) in the areas of network-based vulnerability scanning, vulnerability management, and endpoint security. In this capacity, Sonny delivered remote inspection technical guidance for command cyber readiness inspections (CCRIs) and successfully assisted hundreds of defense contractors in completing their assessments.

Sonny earned a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy from the University of Maryland Global Campus and holds various industry certifications, including CISSP, GCIH, GMON, GCTI, OSWP, CEH, Security+, Linux+, Network+, and A+.