Jean K. Waugh is a Cybersecurity Analyst at TyrBit, where they lead proactive threat mitigation efforts and infrastructure hardening across the company’s cloud and on-premise systems. Drawing on a unique background in military technology operations and deep expertise in ethical hacking, Jean plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of TyrBit’s platforms.
Before transitioning into civilian cybersecurity, Jean served in a technical military operations role, where they were responsible for secure communications, electronic surveillance systems, and cyber threat detection in high-risk environments. This hands-on, high-pressure experience provided a rigorous foundation in information security, operational resilience, and mission-critical decision-making. It also instilled a disciplined approach to risk assessment—one that continues to inform Jean’s work in the private sector.
Upon completing military service, Jean pursued formal cybersecurity training and earned several industry-leading certifications, including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker). These credentials underscore both technical depth and a commitment to ethical standards in digital defense. Jean also holds additional credentials in cloud security architecture and penetration testing, making them a versatile contributor in both strategic planning and tactical execution.
At TyrBit, Jean is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, responding to emerging threats, and implementing layered defense protocols. Their work spans endpoint protection, intrusion detection, log analysis, and zero-trust architecture. Jean is a key contributor to the company’s Security Operations Center (SOC) strategy, where they help design incident response playbooks, run red/blue team simulations, and automate threat intelligence workflows using SIEM and SOAR platforms.
Jean’s recent projects include leading the rollout of multi-factor authentication across internal systems, conducting risk assessments of third-party service providers, and strengthening the security posture of TyrBit’s containerized infrastructure. They also collaborated with DevOps to integrate secure coding practices into CI/CD pipelines—ensuring that security is embedded early in the development lifecycle.
Beyond the technical, Jean brings a strategic perspective to cybersecurity governance. They contribute to internal security policy development, assist with compliance audits, and liaise with legal and privacy teams to ensure adherence to data protection standards. Their cross-functional insight and calm demeanor during high-severity incidents make them a trusted point of contact across departments.
Jean is also passionate about education and resilience-building. They regularly lead internal workshops on phishing awareness, password hygiene, and secure remote work practices. In external circles, Jean contributes to ethical hacking communities, occasionally publishing write-ups on exploit mitigation and open-source threat detection tools. They are a firm believer in demystifying cybersecurity and making it approachable—even for non-technical team members.
Colleagues know Jean as diligent, principled, and intensely focused. They view cybersecurity not just as a technical discipline, but as a mindset—one that requires constant vigilance, humility, and the courage to question assumptions.
“In cybersecurity, complacency is the biggest vulnerability.”