Zach Fuller

Zach’s Experience Zach Fuller has built businesses across some of the most demanding arenas in the public and private sectors, and he brings the same discipline and clarity of purpose to cybersecurity. Fuller served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army, conducting highly sensitive combat operations in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and additional decorations for his service overseas. The experience shaped more than a resume — it forged a methodology: to serve, protect, and lead others to victory. After leaving the military, Fuller moved into private equity, where he built an investor relations team and systems for a fast-growing firm. As Executive Vice President, he led the team to raise over $300M in private capital for residential and commercial real estate acquisitions. He also helped the company earn recognition as an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Company in America. Today, Fuller applies that same operational precision to cybersecurity as a managing partner of Silent Sector. Holding certifications including the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, and Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP), he leads strategy for the firm built on one mission: to protect mid-market and emerging companies — the backbone of the American economy — through Expertise-Driven Cybersecurity®.

Episode 26: Defense Contractors and CMMC Requirements

This week, the guys dive into all the "fun" requirements that U.S. Government defense contractors are facing when working with Controlled...

Episode #25 - CISO As A Service

Companies are turning to Virtual CISO and CISO as a Service providers for help as cybersecurity requirements continue to grow. Some see CISO as a...

Episode #24 - To Cloud or Not to Cloud?

The "cloud" is arguably one of the most common topics of discussion in technology today, primarily for its cost savings and accessibility benefits....

Episode #23 - Penetration Testing: What You Need to Know (Part 4)

This week in the final part of our Penetration Test Mini-Series, the guys discuss the realities of automated vs. manual penetration tests and what...

Episode #22 - Penetration Testing: What You Need to Know (Part 3)

This week, the guys continue their penetration testing discussion, covering the following common questions: How often should your organization...

Episode #21 - Penetration Tests: What You Need to Know (Part 2)

This week we take a deeper dive into the types of penetration testing. The guys discuss why it's important to consider the reason behind a...

Episode #20 - Penetration Tests: What You Need to Know (Part 1)

Penetration tests are vital for nearly every organization to see how secure they really can be. While the demand for them is higher than ever, it can...

Episode #19 - Diagram Delight!

This week the guys discuss why it's vital for an organization to have a Network Architecture Diagrams, Network Configuration Diagrams, discuss best...

Episode 18 - Proactive vs. Reactive Cybersecurity

There is a lot of talk about "proactive cybersecurity against threats" but what does that really mean and is it better than reactive? On this week's...

Develop Idaho 2021 Conference - Boise, ID

The Idaho Technology Council hosted an excellent virtual conference, Develop.Idaho, on February 25th, 2021. This event has been running for 10 years...

Episode 17 - Starting a Cybersecurity Career plus Insight for Employers

The guys talk with Haidon Storro, who brings a different point of view to corporate cyber education. Haidon is an exceptionally motivated...

Episode 16 - Everybody Loves Cybersecurity Compliance!

Compliance. Internet security in business. These topics aren’t the most attractive topic to discuss but for most organizations, it's a necessity....

Episode 15 - Are we Losing the Cyber War?

Are we losing the cybersecurity war? What does winning look like? Where does the U.S. stand on a global spectrum of cybercrime prevention? This week...

Episode 14 - Building and Keeping your Cybersecurity Team

How do you find the right cybersecurity talent when other companies can pay them more? How do you retain your cybersecurity team once you find those...

Episode 13 - Frameworks Vs. Compliance

This week, the guys discuss one of their favorite topics the comes up frequently in the Cybersecurity World: The difference between companies...

Episode 12 - Disconnects and Redundancies

This week, the guys discuss a disconnect between employees working remotely and their corporate IT departments hindering productivity for both...