Timothy J. Nolan has over 20 years of experience in information security. He has held roles as an Information Security Consultant, Director of Cyber Defense Solutions, Information Security Officer, Manager of Information Security, and Senior Information Security Analyst. In these roles, he has protected large organizations from cyber threats through security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and security program development. He has expertise in intrusion detection, security operations, cyber investigations, and leading security teams.

1. RESUME – TIMOTHY J. NOLAN
Timothy J. Nolan
218 Brown Lane  Shelbyville, TN 37160  931-842-0273  tim.nolan@charter.net
https://w w w.linkedin.com/in/timothyjnolan
Information Security Consultant
Director, Cyber Defense Solutions
The Sylint Group Oct 2012 – Aug 2015
 At The Sylint Group I performed security monitoring, incident response, malware
analysis, security posture assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, social
engineering, password cracking, security architecture and design, policy and
standards development, and remediation. Performed ongoing monitoring, cyber
investigations, and performed computer forensics in conjunction with incident
response and malware analysis.
 Defended customers and responded to incidents of advanced cyber-attacks,
intrusions, data breaches, thefts, and scams.
 Customers include “Fortune Global 500” firms to mid-sized organizations.
Manager, Information Security
Intrusion Detection, Incident Response, and Cyber Investigations
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Nov 2010 – Oct 2012
 Information security professional with experience protecting a large $35B “Fortune
Global 500” organization with 144,000 employees worldwide.
 Designer and manager of Bridgestone’s global SOC (Security Operations Center) to
effectively monitor and provide detection of cyber threats in the Americas, Europe,
and Japan. Manager overseeing the development of ground-breaking solutions that
provide world-class protection of networks, systems, business processes, and
sensitive data. Actively developed and used threat intelligence, reputation data, and
known indicators-of-compromise. Implemented layered signature-based and
behavioral-based detective and preventative solutions.
 Lead investigator of numerous instances of employee and third-party cyber-crimes
and unauthorized activity. Effectively led incident response and protected Bridgestone
from intrusions, malware infections and propagation, thefts of intellectual property,
and malicious or unauthorized activity for almost 13 years.
Information Security Officer (ISO, ISSO)
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Sept 1999 – Nov 2010
 First Information Security Officer (ISO) for Bridgestone/Firestone, a role that I
served in for over 11 years. Led the development of a new information security
program and iteratively developed policies, standards, & procedures designed to
bring alignment and compliance with regulatory requirements, including
FFIEC/OCC banking regulations, PCI DSS payment card industry regulations,
Japanese Sarbanes Oxley (JSOX), GLBA, C-TPAT, HIPAA, etc.
 Managed and performed vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Oversaw
Bridgestone’s vulnerability, risk, and security posture assessments. Managed web
portal and application assessments, as well as source code reviews. Provided
analysis and remediation recommendations. Designed and instituted security
controls and solutions. Led project-based and enterprise security engineering and
architecture planning. Developed and instituted corporate strategies and
requirements for safeguarding of enterprise networks, systems, applications, and
data.
 Overall responsibility for perimeter and network security, system security,
application security, and information protection. Researched and communicated
information on current and emerging threats, new protective strategies and
tactics, and manufacturer security bulletins and patches.
Senior Information Security Analyst
Omnipoint Communications 1997 – Sept 1999
 Information security leader for a $4.8B US GSM Cellular Telephone Carrier.
 Led a new information security program. Administered firewalls and IDS.
Performed vulnerability scans and pen tests. Led incident response, light
forensics, and cyber investigations.
 Provided security engineering and controls recommendations.
What others say…
“Tim has always been a
knowledgeable, up-to-date
resource for security
questions & best practice
recommendations.
Through Tim's leadership
we have implemented and
practiced a "defense-in-
depth" methodology that
has proven quite
successful in protecting
our infrastructure.” - EM
“I can honestly say there
was never a time when his
ideas were not thoroughly
researched and provided
the best security,
protection, and forensics
possible. The time he must
spend on his own in
keeping up with the latest
threats and security
measures is substantial.
Regardless of what was
thrown his way, he was
always ready to react and
mitigate the risk. He takes
pride in his work and has a
passion that is unmatched
by anyone I know.” -RG
“ Tim exceeded all
expectations and his
abilities and value were
quickly evident with the
reduction in security
incidents experienced by
Bridgestone following his
addition to the company.
Tim has an extensive
knowledge of Information
Security and a clear
understanding of how it
can bring the most value
to an organization. He has
a contagious passion for
Information Security and a
tireless dedication to
securing the assets of the
company he has been
hired to protect. I have
never met a more
trustworthy individual
who prides himself on
leading by example and
doing the right thing.”
- JP