Rick Mellendick is the Chief Security Officer for PI Achievers, a process improvement and security firm in Baltimore, Maryland, and the co-developer of the Cyber Resiliency Assessment Methodology (CRAM). Rick is also the Chief Security Officer for Forward Edge AI. Rick specializes in designing and assessing networks using offensive techniques to assist in securing client networks. He has extensive experience in computer network operations including developing proof of concept attacks and performing demonstrations for government and corporate clients. Rick is also a subject matter expert in computer network operations, Radio Frequency (RF) offense and defense, and building large scale security programs. Rick has completed over 500 vulnerability assessments and penetrations tests, specializing in the radio frequency spectrum. Mr. Mellendick’s certifications include CISSP, ISSEP, OPSA, CEH, IEM, IAM, MCP, Certified DoD System Administrator, and DoD Linux Security Professional.
From the Fall 2021 Issue
Cybersecurity & RF Signatures
Digital Convenience or Big Brother? Cool Tech Might Be Our Downfall
Author(s):
Rick Mellendick, Chief Security Officer, Process Improvement Achievers, LLC
In the last few years, there has been a strong increase in Radio Frequency (RF) devices through RF Red Team engagements and RF penetration testing and security vulnerability assessments. This uptick is not just in the corporate offices but outside of the offices as well. There also has been a notice of growth in non-standard … Read more
