
Eric Crane
Cybersecurity | Critical Infrastructure | Team Builder
Leading with Purpose. Defending with Precision.
I work in state government protecting critical infrastructure. My mission is to empower people through training, mentoring, and strategic alignment. I believe excellence is achieved by placing the right people in the right rolesβwith support, clarity, and consistent growth.
Built for Response. Driven by Resilience.
With a background as both a firefighter/EMT and cybersecurity threat researcher, I offer a calm and decisive approach to incident response. Iβve led ransomware recoveries across public sectors and designed scalable training ranges to prepare teams for real-world threats.
From Threat Intel to Tactical Defense.
I reverse engineer malware, gather threat intel from dark web sources, and translate it into effective detection rules and countermeasures. I lead Security Champion programs and create synthetic threats for safe validation of security controls.
"A leaderβs legacy is not defined by personal accomplishments, but by the growth and success of the people theyβve led."
β Mike Ettore
π Skills & Certifications
π Education:
B.S. in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance β Western Governors University (2023)
π Core Strengths:
Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Threat Intel, Purple Teaming, Mentoring, Detection Engineering
π» Technical Stack:
Red/Blue Team Ranges, SecurityOnion, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, Sandboxing, Web Development, Dark Web Monitoring
π₯ Emergency Services:
Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor II, EMT-B, Hazmat Technician, ICS/NIMS Certified
π Connect with Me:
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π Cybersecurity Certifications
- GIAC GDSA Β· CCSP Β· SSCP Β· ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity
- CompTIA Cloud+, CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, Network+, A+, Project+, ITIL 4
- CompTIA CIOS, CSIS, Security Analytics Pro, Network Security Pro
- VMware VSP / VTSP (Business Continuity & Automation)
π First Responder Certifications
- EMT β National Registry
- Hazmat Technician, Tank Car Specialist, Highway ER Specialist
- Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor II β Pro Board
- FEMA ICS: 100, 200, 700, 800, 907