Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts is SVP of Cybersecurity with Compass Cyber Guard. Jesse Roberts is an information technology & cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience in the field. He is a former professor of Network Engineering & Cyber Security at the New England Institute of Technology. Jesse holds multiple industry level certifications & has been invited to speak at events across the country. His presentations often include real-time live hacking demonstrations. He has also mentored students at various local schools and colleges through cybersecurity clubs over the years. In his role with Compass Cyber Guard, Jesse leads the organization's IT Security, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response teams. He is responsible for implementing innovative techniques and strategies to drive growth and improvement in these areas.

Posts by Jesse Roberts

Combating Cognitive Bias to Mitigate Social Engineering Attacks

An anatomical model of half a human brain

“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures bristling with prejudice and motivated by pride and vanity” – Dale Carnegie In this quote, American writer and lecturer Dale Carnegie touches upon the topic of cognitive bias.

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So You Started Trading Stocks – Is Your Account Secure?

So You Started Trading Stocks – Is Your Account Secure?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on all of us, with many individuals now working from home, furloughed, or losing their jobs permanently. This had led to a sharp increase in personal stock trading. Some are doing it to supplement their income, while others are hoping …

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Situational Awareness – How Strong Are Your Spidey Senses?

Spiderman

How aware are we of our surroundings? What is happening around us that we are not aware of? Being more cognitive of our surroundings at work and at home can bring a lot of positive results to our corporate security posture.

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Can the Election Be Hacked?

Election Hacking

The presidential election is less than three months away and questions revolving around the overall security of the electoral process should be on everyone’s mind. Let us discuss some areas that may be susceptible to hacking. I will be assigning a threat level based on my own professi …

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Security Culture Through the Eyes of a Young Marine

Two soldiers stand on a rocky mountain scape

Many years ago, I was enlisted in the Marine Corps. As a young Marine I was given the opportunity to take part in the Marine Security Guard program. I received my marching orders and was off to Quantico, Virginia, for my training. Afterwards I was shipped off to the United States emba …

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Contact Tracing – Personal Information Privacy Concerns

Contact Tracing – Personal Information Privacy Concerns

COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. Everyone is feeling the effects of the global pandemic. Governments are still in react mode on how to best deal with a virus that for the short term does not seem to be going away. Without a vaccine in place, the world will need to rely on co …

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