Christopher Conrad
Principal Security Analyst
Christopher Conrad
Principal Security Analyst
Christopher Conrad is a Principal Security Analyst at NETSCOUT based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. With more than 8 years at the company, he has advanced through roles including Security Assessment Engineer and Senior Security Analyst to his current position. His expertise spans computer security, vulnerability management, networking, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and information security. Christopher applies his specialized knowledge to estimate, design, develop, and execute automatic test procedures and cases based on requirements, ensuring robust cybersecurity solutions for NETSCOUT’s clients. His recent work includes in-depth botnet tracking and threat mitigation, contributing to NETSCOUT’s ASERT team, an elite group of cybersecurity researchers.
Prior to NETSCOUT, Christopher spent over 5 years at NSS Labs, where he held positions such as Senior Test Engineer, Test Engineer, and IT Support Engineer. At NSS Labs, he was instrumental in maintaining technical knowledge of the threat environment, cybercrime, and industry solutions, including IoT security, where he emphasized the need for inherent security in products. His contributions helped solidify NSS Labs’ reputation as a leading independent testing organization in the cybersecurity industry.
Christopher holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in LAN Systems Security Administration from Austin Community College, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. His academic prowess was acknowledged by professors, with one noting that he achieved some of the highest scores in UNIX courses over a 10-year teaching period and served as a valuable resource for fellow students in laboratory settings.
In his professional capacity, Christopher focuses on data analysis and analytical skills within the cybersecurity domain. He is recognized by colleagues as an extremely dedicated and thorough professional who consistently delivers high-quality work in a timely manner. His commitment to continuous improvement extends to both his personal development and the enhancement of his team’s capabilities at NETSCOUT. Notably, Christopher has been actively involved in researching and reporting on significant cybersecurity threats, including the analysis of several well-known threat actors and the unprecedented growth in malicious botnets. His insights have also been featured in reputable outlets like SC Media, Threatpost, and Global Security Mag Online.
