Hi! I'm Austin Weedor

Cybersecurity Risk Leader & Author

U.S. Army Veteran

From battlefield communications to boardroom Cybersecurity strategy — guiding organizations through modern digital threats with integrity and resilience.

About Me

Who am I?

I am Austin Weedor, a cybersecurity professional, author, and U.S. Army veteran with over 16 years of experience in technology, specializing in cyber risk management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. My journey spans war zones and boardrooms — shaped by my resilience during Liberia's civil conflict, my service in the U.S. Army, and my professional rise in corporate cybersecurity leadership.

My Journey

Born in Liberia and shaped by conflict and migration, I learned early on the value of adaptability and perseverance.

After moving to the U.S., I completed my post-secondary education, and I served in the Army as a Forward Signal Systems Support Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), overseeing mission-critical battlefield communication systems in Afghanistan.

This experience laid the groundwork for my transition to cybersecurity, where I discovered purpose in defending digital terrain with the same rigor I once applied on the battlefield.

Credentials

  • Vice President – Cybersecurity Operations Risk Management Lead
  • Executive Certificate, Cybersecurity: Managing Risk (Harvard)
  • MS in Information Technology
  • Numerous certifications: ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, Security+, CEH, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals, and much more

Mission:

To help organizations and individuals navigate cyber risk with clarity, decisiveness, and integrity.
My Published Work

Field Manual for Cyber Incident Handling and Response

A tactical guidebook for executives, incident managers, and tech teams.

  • Available in eBook and Print
  • Chapter Teasers: Preventive Playbooks | Crisis War Rooms | Forensic Essentials

Coming Soon:

  • The Cyber Risk Officer's Playbook (2025)
  • Breaking Into Tech: A Veteran’s Guide to Cybersecurity Careers

Services

Proactive Defense at Every Stage—

Because Cyber Risk is a Business Risk.

Helping businesses identify vulnerabilities, respond effectively to incidents, and develop proactive security programs..

  • Incident Response & Recovery

  • Risk Assessment & Management

  • Cybersecurity Strategy & Advisory

  • Security Awareness Training

Projects

Cybersecurity Field Manual (Book):
Prevent. Respond. Recover. — A tactical guide to leading through cyber incidents, co-authored by Austin Weedor. This practical manual is used by professionals seeking real-world frameworks for navigating crisis events.

Vice President – Cybersecurity Operations Risk Management Lead :
Providing independent oversight and independent monitoring of the organization's cybersecurity risk posture and control environment. Responsible for leading operational risk assessment and guiding the operational team (the First Line of Defense) to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate security risks while ensuring adherence to the organization's risk management and control objectives.

Cybersecurity Managing Consultant for Government Agencies:
Lead efforts to conduct cybersecurity risk assessments to help agencies prioritize remediation and maintain a comprehensive risk management and security posture. Additionally, I guide agency compliance efforts related to federal and state regulations, collaborating with key stakeholders to develop cybersecurity policies that strengthen their security posture.

Cyber Incident Response Analyst – Texas Army National Guard:
Managed security incidents, ensuring the rapid identification, containment, and recovery of compromised systems. I also oversaw data collection for comprehensive evidence preservation and root-cause investigations. I conducted thorough security incident analysis, collaborating with technical experts and external partners to evaluate attack patterns and suggest mitigation strategies.

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