Derrick Palecek

Lead Cybersecurity Consultant at AT&T

Derrick Palecek is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in leading security initiatives and managing risk across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Lead Cybersecurity Consultant at AT&T since March 2017, Derrick previously co-founded Volo Aerial Services and worked as an IBM Bluemix Information Security Engineer at IBM, where involvement included managing security hardening projects within a substantial client environment. Derrick's background also encompasses significant roles at PwC as a Senior Information Security Consultant, where responsibilities included conducting penetration testing and security assessments for Fortune 500 clients, and earlier experience as a System Administrator Intern at Moody's Analytics. Derrick holds a BS in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State University and also completed a study abroad program at Lorenzo de' Medici School.

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AT&T Inc. is a telecommunications, media, and technology services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas within the Whitacre Tower. Their business is separated into three segments: Communications, WarnerMedia, and Latin America. More specifically, their products include Wireless devices, 5G devices, Internet & Fiber, AT&T Business, Public Sector & FirstNet, Disaster Recovery, and Technology & Innovation. They are within the top three largest mobile telephone services in the US. AT&T's communication segment consists of mobility services, business wireline, and consumer wireline services. Their mobility division provides nationwide wireless service and equipment. The business wireline division provides advanced IP-based services, traditional voice, data services, and equipment to business customers. Lastly, the consumer wireline division provides internet, broadband fiber, and legacy telephony voice communication services to their residential customers. AT&T's WarnerMedia segment distributes, develops, and produces feature films, TV, gaming, and content in physical and digital formats worldwide. Their content is distributed through basic networks, DTC (direct-to-consumer), theatrical, TV content, and games licensing. Other notable divisions are Xandr advertising and Otter Media Holdings. AT&T's Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico. Most recently, they have led the charge in the 5G wireless network. The strive to become the best broadband provider by utilizing the most transformative technology yet along with their multi-gig internet footprint. Today, AT&T's 5G technology reaches more than 255 million people across 16,000 cities and towns in the US. Cricket Wireless, Pacific Bell, Southwestern Bell, nextel, SBC Global Services, and Leap Wireless are a few of the noteworthy companies AT&T has acquired during their operations.


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